 Israel : Profile
The Israeli coast is low with no natural harbours or anchorages and visiting yachts have the choice of only a few marinas and ports. An unexciting coastline, stringent security controls and recurring internal problems have kept most cruising yachts away from this interesting country. The few foreign yachts that make the detour to reach Israel during a cruise of the Eastern Mediterranean are rewarded with the opportunity to visit many of the well-known ancient sites. A sojourn in Israel also provides a unique opportunity to experience and perhaps understand some of the reasons for the continuing tension in the Middle East. Although not a prime cruising destination, Israel's yachting facilities have been steadily improving to cater for an expanding resident boating community. The Haifa-Kishon marina inside Haifa Harbour has meant a significant improvement to facilities in the north of the country. Limited facilities are available at Eilat, Israel's port on the Red Sea, where the new marina has expanded into the nearby lagoon. Note: there is no public transport during "Shabat". (Friday evening until Saturday evening).
The climate is generally temperate, the winters being cool and rainy, the summers hot and dry. In summer, winds along the coast alternate between land and sea breezes.
Israel Weather Forecast.
Akko
, Ashdod
, Ashkelon
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, Eilat
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, Haifa
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, Herzliya
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, Tel Aviv
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*Indicates a port of entry.
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