Beach

These are the cleanest and safest beaches in Israel for 2026

The international environmental certification "Blue Flag" was awarded to 62 beaches and 3 marinas in 13 authorities across Israel.

Neve Yam beach in Atlit
Gofra Beach’s mineral-rich sulfur spring reopened in mid-May after being revealed by the lowering of the Sea of ​​Galilee’s water line.

Gofra Beach's mineral-rich sulfur springs reopen after six years

Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece

These are the best beaches in the world for 2026

The hotel that will be built at Dor Beach.

Dor beach gets a new lease on life: Major tourism project planned for the area


Multiple beachgoers wounded after spate of shark attacks at popular tourist spot in South Carolina

One person was attacked on Sunday and another on Tuesday, with one of the victims having to be airlifted to a hospital for emergency treatment.

 Canadian tourist loses both hands in Turks and Caicos shark attack. Illustration.

IDF to hold tsunami response drill after unusual earthquakes in Greece

This comes after unusual earthquakes off the coast of Santorini made security officials concerned that a tsunami would strike Israel.

An illustrative image of a tsunami warning sign.

Didn’t book in advance? Forget about visiting the most beautiful beach in Europe

Sardinia leads a beach management shift with a new booking app. Locals are split — will it save the “Caribbean paradise” or ruin its natural charm forever?

 Tuerredda Beach, Sardinia

Swimmer bitten by shark off the coast of Hadera, goes missing

Witnesses at the beach said they saw blood in the water and said that they saw someone screaming for help.

Drone view sharks swimming off the shore of Hadera, Israel, April 17, 2021

'I noticed two shadows in the water': Two sharks spotted at Beit Yanai Beach

Marine biologist Dr. Adi Barash explained that there is no reason to fear the beach. Still, the INPA advised to exercise caution.

 A free-diver swims next to Sandbar sharks in the Mediterranean sea near the northern Israeli coastal city of Hadera, on December 30, 2022.

The revolution at the shores: What you need to know for the upcoming Kinneret swimming season

The Kinneret Regional Council beaches open ahead of other Israeli beaches. Millions are expected during Passover and the season, with important updates on changes at the beaches.

 Hukok North Beach

Like the Maldives: The world's most beautiful beach near Israel

Turquoise waters, pink sand, and happy travelers: A small Crete beach tops the world’s 25 best. Also: Top Caribbean beaches and a Hawaiian spot worth a 20-hour flight.

 Elafonissi Beach, Crete

New information regarded as strong evidence Mars had ‘vacation beaches’

New research provides the clearest evidence yet that Mars once contained a significant body of water and a more habitable environment for life.

 New information regarded as strong evidence Mars had ‘vacation beaches’. Illustration.

Rare oarfish sighting in Mexico stirs fears of impending disaster

The elusive oarfish, often referred to as the 'fish of the end of the world', was found on a beach in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

 Picture with an oarfish.

'Red tide' turns Argentina's beaches crimson: Massive macroalgae invasion hits Mar del Plata

The 'red tide' is a natural phenomenon caused by the massive shedding of algae from deep waters, which can be triggered by storms or the natural aging of the algae.

 'Red tide' turns Argentina's beaches crimson: Massive macroalgae invasion hits Mar del Plata. Illustration.