Beach

The world’s most beautiful beaches revealed – and you won’t believe how close they are

Tripadvisor has unveiled its 2026 ranking of the world’s best beaches, featuring a new category. Greece stands out with two beaches topping the European list.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Isla Pasión, Mexico.
Ancient Crusader sword, dated to the 12th century CE, discovered off of Israel's Dor Beach in northern Israel, February 22, 2026.

University of Haifa student discovers 12th century Crusader sword off of Israel’s northern coast

The sword was eventually transferred to Elisha Medical Center in Haifa for an advanced CT scan to examine the blade’s condition without causing it futher harm.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A portion of a cliff at Sydney Ali Beach in Herzliya that collapsed, February 21, 2026.

Herzliya mayor warns beaches may close after cliff collapses

While no injuries were reported, the public was told to stay away from the affected area and to adhere to safety protocols.

|ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
Israelis and tourists enjoy the beach near the 2,000-year-old Caesarea aqueduct, in Caesarea on August 21, 2023.

Caesarea’s Roman-era aqueduct to undergo multi-million shekel preservation, restoration project

Preservation efforts have already begun, Israel Antiquities Authority noted, adding that the project is expected to take about 40 months (nearly three and a half years). 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Save on hotels abroad: Israeli sites & tips for affordable vacations

Save money on booking hotels abroad with these Israeli-developed websites and plugins. Get tips for beginner booking and plan your vacation at a reasonable price.

APRIL 2, 2024ByYARDEN CACHOL
King Jason Protaras, a hotel in Cyprus

Size less in 60 seconds: A look at the JACK KUBA swimwear collection

JACK KUBA launches women's swimwear collection for summer 2024 with advanced seamless stretch technology - with innovations: show less size and dry quickly.

APRIL 1, 2024ByLEE SIVILIA
jack kuba sculpting models in black and white. The price: NIS 1,147

Skydivers' plane kills man on Mexico beach during emergency landing

Footage from Puerto Global showed the damaged aircraft on the beach having crashed into what it said was a turtle rescue center.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024ByREUTERS
A skydiver dressed in a Santa Claus outfit tandem-jumps with a professional skydiver on the way to 155 tandem skydivers setting a new Guinness World Record over eight hours, in the Australian city of Wollongong, December 17, 2016

The benefits of a rocky shore

The benefits of rocky seashores, which are abundant in the northern part of Israel, go way beyond a pleasant swim at the beach.

OCTOBER 1, 2023ByITSIK MAROM
A rocky shore.

Carlton Tel Aviv offers closest sukkah to the Tel Aviv beach

The Carlton sukkah can accommodate up to 500 guests in two seatings for each meal.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The closest Sukkah to the Mediterranean Sea in Carlton Tel Aviv

Lightning strikes, kills two young people on Mexican beach

Watch a video of the incident that occurred at Aquila Beach, situated western Mexico.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023ByWALLA!
Lightning (illustrative)

For this Jewish surf camp in Virginia, the beach is their sanctuary

The camp’s approach to spirituality enhances campers’ connection to both their Judaism and to the ocean.

AUGUST 19, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Dog sitting on the beach near the water

Mysterious beach encounter: Unveiling the truth behind the surprising 'demon' video

A woman's video from Panama has confused 26.5 million viewers, as a strange beach scene makes surfers scared and curious.

AUGUST 14, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE
A section of the Nahariya beach following cleanup.

Ukraine's Odesa opens a few beaches for the first time since Russian invasion

For the safety of residents and after incidents of mines exploding on beaches, the coast was closed.

AUGUST 12, 2023ByREUTERS
People relax at a Black Sea beach that was reopened after being closed down last year following sea mines laid around the ports of Odesa and Mykolaiv by Russia and Ukraine, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine August 10, 2023.

Summer in Tel Aviv

There is no better place to enjoy the White City’s most vibrant season than the Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel

AUGUST 9, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Carlton Tel Aviv on the beach