With turquoise bays: a pleasant Shabbat on the beautiful coast in Israel

The expected forecast for Saturday (1.8) in selected locations:

Mount Hermon up to 27 degrees | Tiberias (Sea of ​​Galilee) up to 42 degrees | Haifa up to 32 degrees | Tel Aviv up to 33 degrees | Jerusalem up to 36 degrees | Mitzpe Ramon up to 38 degrees | Dead Sea up to 45 degrees | Eilat up to 45 degrees

The summer season and the long vacation lead many travelers to look for refreshing solutions on the coastline. A day tour of the Sdot Yam and Caesarea area offers a combination of water sports, sunbathing in natural bays, a visit to a free art museum, alongside culinary stations in coffee carts and restaurants in the Caesarea Port.

Where to travel?

Sdot Yam Beach, adjacent to the “Caesarea Marine Center”, offers a wild stretch of beach characterized by natural bays and turquoise waters. It is important to note that the beach operates without lifeguard services, and bathing there is the sole responsibility of bathers. To get there, type in “Caesarea Marine Center” or “Free Beach Parking Lot” in Waze. Both parking lots are located near the beach and require a short walk (there are differences in parking rates between the sites).

The “Free Gull” surfing club operates on the beach, offering activities and courses in various fields: surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing, catamaran sailing and SUP surfing. The club’s website has a live broadcast showing the state of the sea, wind strength and direction, along with an online equipment store.

A wild stretch of beach characterized by natural coves. Sdot Yam | Photo: Merav Talmor-Kashi
You can learn to surf or just lie in front of the sea. Sdot Yam Beach | Photo: Merav Talmor-Kashi

Ralli Museum in Caesarea

After staying on the beach, you can continue to the Ralli Museum in Caesarea. The museum is part of a global network of five museums established by the Harry Recanati Foundation, a private, non-profit institution dedicated to disseminating contemporary Latin American art alongside surrealist and classical art.

To get there, type in Waze: “Raleigh Museum, Caesarea.” Museum structure and design: The museum is divided into two buildings (“Raleigh 1”, “Raleigh 2”), between which is a large central courtyard inspired by the Muslim-Spanish architecture of southern Spain and North Africa. The design reflects the heritage of Spanish and Portuguese Judaism alongside Christian and Muslim influences. Among the features of the courtyard: a central fountain and a surrounding area of ​​12 lions, which are a tribute to the “Court of the Lions” in the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. Admission to the museum is free, and the place is open to the public even on Saturdays.

Where to eat?

The Marine Buffet and the “Batka” Coffee Cart: Next to the buffet near the Marine Center, there is the “Batka” coffee cart, which offers food and drinks overlooking the sea. Hours of operation: Sunday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (the cart is closed on Saturdays). Shopping at the coffee cart gives you a voucher for two hours of free parking in the nearby parking lot.

Caesarea Port Restaurants: Along the Caesarea Port, there are a variety of restaurants offering seating overlooking the sea, including: “Port Cafe”, “Helena”, “Limani Bistro”, “Chiki Carlo” and “Hatzalanim”. In the evenings, the port is characterized by a historical atmosphere and a sea breeze, and it is recommended to check the complex’s summer events calendar.