Netanya

Netanya (also mistakenly "Natanya", נְתַנְיָה) is a city in Israel. Many tourists come to visit its beach.

Get in

•   Netanya's train station. connecting Netanya to Haifa and to Tel Aviv, with a car rental station nearby. Also for poleg area, the "Beit Yehusua" train station is possible. 
•   central bus station. located downtown some 20 minutes walking from the beach, is served by buses to Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, and other cities 

Get around

The tourist-friendly area downtown is small and easily walkable. Bicycles and walking are common transportation along the beach. If you need to visit another neighborhood, a bus or taxi is the best bet.

See

As a tourist destination and large city, Netanya features a number of museums and galleries.

• The Well House- a museum telling the early history of Netanya located in a farm established in 1928, and as such one of the earliest buildings in Netanya.
• The Tribes of Israel Pearl museum of Yemenite Jewish Heritage
• The Shlomo Dror Art Institute
• The Diamimon diamond museum

The city is located on a cliff overlooking the beach. There are paths down to the beach. You can also take an elevator to the "Sironit" beach - the ride is free and you get a fascinating view of the sea. The boardwalks near the sea are wonderful and have great views of the sea shore.

• Netanya Promenade.  
• Netanya's beaches.  
•   "Irusim" natural reserve.  
•   Netanya's winter pond and park, Ben gurion steet.  

The more urban destinations include:

•   Hertzel street. Pedestrian zone and city square, at the western part of the street. Has many restaurants and attractions. 
•   Netanya Market.  
•   Netanya Flower market.  

Do

Netanya lies on the Mediterranean Sea, so it has several beaches. It has great restaurants in hotels.

Buy

Netanya's colourful market

• Beach products along marketplaces by Mediterranean Sea.
•   Hasharon Mall (Kanyon Ha'Sharon), 60 Herzl St.  
•   Hadarim Mall, 2 Hakadar street, 'old industrial zone'.  
•   Ir Yamim Mall, Ben gurion St.  

Eat

•   Gehalim, Sderot Giborei Israel 17 Netanya, ☎ 1700-552-555NOCC. 12:00pm-24:00. Gehalim is the only glatt kosher restaurant lamehadrin of the Netanya area. Their speciality is barbecued grilled meat, with which they provide unlimited salad and bread. Reservations are recommended. 

Drink

• Uranus Bar, Atzmanut square.  
• Doug and Tony, Hatsoran St.  

Sleep

Netanya promenade and hotels

• Sea Cliffs Hotel (Matsokey Hayam), ben gurion St, ☎ 0543076283NOCC, e-mail: hotelnetanya@yahoo.com. located on sea shore newest hotel in netanya. also tallest building in district with great seaview.gym,spa,kosher restaurant. all rooms 5* level. 240. 
• Residence Hotel, ☎ 09-8301110/03/04FORMATNOCC. Located directly above the beach with a breathtaking view of sea and a 5-minute walk from Netanya’s main square and city centre. 
• Residence Beach Hotel, ☎ 09-8301110/03/04FORMATNOCC. A unique, luxurious and intimate hotel, perfect for businessmen, couples and small families seeking a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Located at a beautiful shoreline spot, close to the city center with easy access to the beautiful promenade and the beach. 
• Galil Hotel, ☎ 09-8301110/03/04FORMATNOCC. Set on the shore line, the Galil Hotel has spacious accommodations. 

• Seasons Hotel (along the north beach, within a short walking distance from the city center (5 minutes)), ☎ 09-8601520NOCC, 09-8601555NOCC. A boutique hotel overlooking the sea from an elevated cliff. 
• Island Suites, 10 Ben Ami Ave, ☎ 077-2666666NOCC.  
• Carmel Hotel, 2 Ben Ami Ave.  

Go next

• Caesarea is located north of Netanya.

Haifa ← Hadera, Caesarea ←

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