Negev
If you fancy escaping away from it all to a one camel town, then Mitzpe Ramon may just be what you are looking for!
A blip along the highway from Tel Aviv in the North to Eilat in the South, Mitzpe Ramon is a taste of Israel at it's quirkiest.
This Gateway to the Negev allows you to explore the Canyons and Craters of Israel's southern desert.
The Ramon Crater on the edge of town is a spectacular sight reminiscent of the Grand Canyon (though on a much smaller scale) - here you can trek or mountain bike through true wilderness and follow the routes of ancient peoples who once traversed this land.
Also on the way is Sde Boker - the burial place of the founding Father of israel - David Ben Gurion as well as the biblical Zin Valley wilderness.
There are several small enterprises in the desert allowing you to horse ride or trek the Negev.
You can stopover in Mitzpe Ramon en route to Eilat or do a circular tour from Tel Aviv and return to Jerusalem.
Our Opinion
One of the closest 'getaway from it all' places..the Negev allows you to forget about modern life for a while.If you can splash the cash..treat yourself to a night at the Beresheet Hotel which has an infinity pool overlooking the Crater and a balcony where you can see the Night Sky.
Getting Here
approx. 2hr 40min drive from Tel Aviv or Jerusalembus from Tel Aviv
train from Tel Aviv to Beersheva then change to bus
7 Day Weather Forecast
Wed
high 34°C
low 19°C
uv 11
Thu
high 35°C
low 21°C
uv 11
Fri
high 35°C
low 21°C
uv 11
Sat
high 34°C
low 20°C
uv 11
Sun
high 35°C
low 20°C
uv 11
Mon
high 34°C
low 20°C
uv 11
Tue
high 35°C
low 17°C
uv 11
Our location maps are intended as a helpful guide but are by no means definitive.
