Gold-DateDate spots in the south
Springs, lookouts, parks, and covered spots for rainy or hot days. Every place was found and checked by the community.
A joint project of the מקומות יפים לדייטים ("Beautiful Places for Dates") community and Gold-Date
SouthMemorial Spot for Itamar Elharar and Ofek Aharon (Bnei Re'em)
A grove with trees, benches, swings, a water fountain, lighting, and always other people hanging around ;) Open 24/7
- Lit
- Transit
- Restrooms
- Always open
SouthDate Palm Grove Outside Masada National Park (East)
Open during national park hours only
SouthMitzpe Efes Lookout (Outside Metzoke Dragot)
Mitzpe Efes is a viewpoint on the Metzuk HaAtakim cliffs, less than a kilometer south of the Metzoke Dragot travelers' village, at exactly sea level. It looks out over the Dead Sea, the Moab Mountains
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SouthEin Akev
The pool is deep, about eight meters. In winter and the transition seasons, there is a danger of flash floods in the area.
Ein Akev is the name of two springs in Nahal Akev on Ramat Avdat, near Midreshet Ben-Gurion and Nahal Tzin. At lower Ein Akev, the water cascades down in a waterfall from a rock wall about ten meters
- Water
- Free
SouthGivat Kobi - Sderot
The lookout is close to the Gaza Strip, in an area where many rockets have been fired. It is recommended to check Home Front Command guidelines before heading out.
Mitzpe Sderot, known for many years as 'Givat Kobi', is located on a hill about 110 meters high at the northwestern edge of Sderot, near the Ha'ahuzah neighborhood. In January 2022, a built-up lookout
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SouthNorth Ashkelon Beach Promenade
The promenade runs along the sea, on the western side of the Barnea Bet and Barnea Gimel neighborhoods in northern Ashkelon, north of Bar Kochba Beach. It has a bike path and a running track, benches,
- Water
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SouthMalachim-Shahariya Forest
A large forest with plenty of seating areas.
- Free
- Restrooms
SouthAshkelon Eco Park
The largest artificial lake in Israel. There are pergolas and benches, stunning viewpoints, walking paths, animals, and lawns. Pedal boats are available for 50 ₪ for half an hour. Open every day betwe
- Lit
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- Shade
SouthGan Moshe (Be'er Sheva)
A park in Be'er Sheva near City Hall. Grass and benches. You can use the restrooms in City Hall.
- Free
- Restrooms
SouthEinot Tzukim (Ein Feshkha)
A national park with three swimming pools fed by natural springs and plenty of seating all around. Located in the northern Dead Sea, accessible by car and public transit. There is an entrance fee, and
- Water
- Transit
SouthEin Bokek
The stream water is contaminated, so do not drink from it and do not dip in it. During flash floods, the stream is closed.
The short trail to Ein Bokek starts from Route 90, near the Dead Sea hotels, and goes up along the black-marked trail into Nahal Bokek. A small stream flows through the gorge among reeds, tamarisks, a
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SouthNahal David
In the stream there is a danger of falling rocks and flash floods. In August 2023, a child was killed there in a rockfall.
Nahal David is a stream that flows year-round in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, in the Dead Sea Rift, and is named after King David, who according to the Book of Shmuel stayed in the strongholds of Ein
SouthNahal Arugot, Ein Gedi
There is a danger of flash floods in the stream, and the reserve is sometimes closed because of them. The first pools are very deep.
Nahal Arugot is one of the largest streams in the Judean Desert, flowing into the Dead Sea just north of Kibbutz Ein Gedi. In its final stretch, it flows year-round through a deep canyon thanks to spr
SouthNahal Havarim
Night trail
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Givat HaProjector - Erez
A hill with grass, floodlights, a pergola, benches, and a view of the Gaza envelope.
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- View
- Shade
- Free
Mitzpor Moshko Lookout - Shafir
A spectacular lookout point with tables, overlooking wide expanses of farmland and open landscape.
- View
- Shade
- Free
Eshkol Park
The park is in the Gaza Envelope, and it's not clear to us if it is currently open. You should check before heading out.
A park built along part of Nahal HaBesor
- Shade
Givat HaKalaniyot
Ariel and Lili Sharon's grave is located at the site.
Ariel and Lili Sharon's grave - Givat HaKalaniyot - wide lawns and scattered trees
- Free
- Parking
Gan Shirat HaAretz
A magical spot in the agricultural area of Moshav Naveh in the middle of a vineyard, built by the farmer who owns the vineyard. There is grass, seating areas, and a wide variety of different trees and
- Shade
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Gev Hava
The descent to the gev is steep, with handholds and narrow passages, and the pool is up to about three meters deep. Not suitable for young children.
One of the most beautiful desert pools in the Negev, located inside a shaded canyon beneath a 25-meter chute waterfall. At its peak, it forms a pool 3 meters deep and 10 meters across.
- Water
- Shade
- Free
Lake Yeruham Park
A large and beautiful park that features trees, a large lake, seating areas, and a bike path.
- Covered
- Water
- Free
- Parking
Red Sea Lookout
2 incredible viewpoints overlooking the Red Sea, the city of Eilat, and the neighboring countries.
- Covered
- Lit
- Water
- View
Nahal Be'er Sheva Park
A large park with seating areas and a lake. Promenade, a few benches.
- Lit
- Water
- Free
Beit Guvrin Reserve
An archaeological site: a trail with stations and ancient caves.
Nitzanim Sands
A nature reserve between Ashdod and Ashkelon, near the yishuv of Nitzan. A reserve with trees, benches, and trash cans. Restrooms and water can be found at the Shikmim Field School in the yishuv of Ni
- Water
- Restrooms
Gev Zohar
A gev full of water most of the year. A shady tree nearby, and more spots for a picnic around. No benches. An ancient fortress is nearby. You can do a short hike or drive up with a car. After winter i
- Shade
- Parking
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