In Israel, there is a fairly extended Mediterranean sushi band, but the resorts in the full sense of the word on the coast is not. Of course, a beach holiday is possible to Yves Haifa, and even in the very Tel Aviv, but the only place where everything is "sharpened" is under rest - this is the city of Netanya.
Sometimes they say the name through "A" - NATIANIA, as the settlement is founded in the 20s of the last century, it was named after Nathan Strauss - it was he who gave money to the base of the local agricultural Moshava (almost a collective farm).
Netanya is very conveniently located: from the Haifa of all fifty kilometers, from Tel Aviv, and less - 30.The Jerusalem is about 50 minutes (which is far from Israeli).
Almost 14 km of the beach zone - this is what Netanya, the town of quiet, calm, here lives about 190 thousand people. In addition to the tourist business, people here are growing citrus and process diamonds. However, the impression is that no one works, everyone is only resting.
There are 9 beaches in Netanya, but there is no clear boundaries between them. On the central beach can be descended on the elevator, it is free (all the beaches are also free, but inventory - sun loungers, sun beds, awnings, umbrellas - need to rent).
The beaches are sandy, very clean, which you will not say about the entire urban area. Hotels are a bit - about 15, and they lack "stars" from the sky.
Basically, these are 2-3 star hotels, the furnishings in which reminds of the furniture fashion of the 70s, when Israel also overwhelmed the resort boom and the majority of hotels were built. But in general, though the old interiors, but clean. The staff speaks everywhere in Russian everywhere and perfectly understands the language.
Traditionally, part of hotels is located in the first strip, part - across the road (very lively, by the way).
When choosing the Nettia Hotel, it is worth paying attention not only to how much hundreds of meters to the sea, but what food will offer you there.
Many resort hotels (about a third) are preparing kosher food and adhere to all connected canons. So, tourists who are accustomed to sausages and yogurt in one plate will probably wait for disappointment.
By the way, and in the central boulevard of the city, too, does not prevent a sign on the signs - there is even a kosher pizzeria.
In Netanya is the largest Israeli brewery - Tempo Bear Industris, the beer is very tasty. You can taste it in numerous open-air cafes, in small restaurants, which in Netanya - Pond Pond.
True, from the evening of Friday to about hours 16 Saturday to eat, exchange money is very problematic - Shabbat.
Netanya is a party place, there are many clubs, discos, including night. Moreover, prices for drinking and food are very moderate, therefore, apparently, this resort is so popular with local Israeli youth. In the main institution of catering and club life are located in the pedestrian zone of Netanya and near the main city square - Independence Square.
Some kind of neutany superarchitecture does not shine, in the center mostly 3-4-storey houses, they are all white, and the first floors are given under the garages, there are practically no housing there.
And yet - the abundance of barrels and solar panels on the roofs and blinds on the windows - that's what rushes into the eyes. The town is generally very green, a lot of blooming vegetation, very beautiful.
In Netanya, it is full of museums, there is, where culturally "recharged" is the museum of archeology, nature and art, the Museum of the Jewish Legion, the Yemen Folklore Center. Entrance to all museums is paid (from 3 dollars), there are audio guides in Russian.
But the most important thing than the Netanya attracts is a wonderful climate. He truly Mediterranean - soft, no exhausting heat (although the thermometer is sometimes rising to +35), a lot of greens, warm, gentle sea. Yes, entering the sea smooth, and the beaches protect artificial waveresses.
In Netanya, many family tourists come, in particular, from France.
