Hadera

The city of Hadera is located in the central part of Israel , between the cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa . Most of the city is distant from the Mediterranean Sea for several kilometers, only the Givat-Olga region is located at the very sea. Tourists are eager to visit it because of the picturesque nature and many cultural attractions.

Hadera - description

The name "Hadera" comes from the word "green", because earlier in this area the marshland prevailed. The history of the city begins in 1890, when settlers from Russia and Eastern Europe arrived here. At first, people suffered from the consequences of swampiness of the territory, the worst thing - malaria. But in 1895 Baron Edmond de Rothschild ordered to dry the marshes and the city began to develop. In 1920, the construction of a railroad that connects Tel Aviv and Haifa began. In 1982, a large power plant, "Fires of Rabin" was built on coal.

To date, the city of Hadera has a population of about 90 thousand inhabitants. According to the location of Hadera in Israel, it is clear that the settlement is located in close proximity to the major resorts of Israel. Therefore, through the city there are two main roads, which are parallel to the coastline.

Hadera - attractions

In Hadera there are places that are definitely worth a visit. Among the main attractions can be listed the following:

1. Throughout the city grow eucalyptus , their age is more than 100 years. A large number of them are located in the park "Nahal Hadera" .
2. In the city there is a Museum of Jewish military tradition , here you can see the weapons and military uniforms of the armies of the whole world. The most popular are Caucasian daggers and a rifle charge of excellent gunpowder.
3. If you want to get acquainted with the history of the first settlers in Hadera, then you need to go to the Khadery History Museum "Khan" . It looks like an Arabian loaf, earlier in this building the founders of the city were based, and now the museum functions here.
4. In the city there is a memorial complex "Yadle-Banim" , where in granite slabs all the acts of terrorism were perpetuated in the period from 1991 to 2002 and the people who died because of them. There is also a list of wars that occurred in Israel. The Yadle-Banim memorial is made of 8 columns of red marble, the marble White Road of Life leads to it. One of the largest synagogues is located in Israel, the city of Hadera, it was built in the late 40-ies of the XX century. The synagogue is like a fortress with elements of an international style. It opened in 1941, but the construction did not end for another 10 years.
5. In the city there is the Water Tower , which was built in 1920, at the highest point of the city. In 2011, the tower was restored, and on it appeared a historical sculptural wall, on which the first founders are mentioned.
6. One of the historical values ​​of the city was the school , it was the first educational building, founded in Hadera in 1891. In the first class went 18 students, but soon the school erupted epidemic, and the building was closed, only in 1924 it resumed its work.
7. Hadera in the photo is famous for the largest forest in the country. Forest Yatir borders on the desert, so from one climatic zone you can get to another. Here you can see a lot of different trees: pine, eucalyptus, cypress and acacia. Forest Yatir has become a shelter for different kinds of turtles.
8. Noteworthy is the park Sharon in Hadera, which consists of eucalyptus forests, winter lakes, you can see all this if you go on a long hiking trail. This is a truly picturesque nature, especially when the spring blooms colonies and poppies.
9. Not only in Hadera attractions, you can go to the nearest city of Caesarea. Here is a museum , which is famous for exhibition of paintings. Here come the work of artists from all over the world, the original works of Salvador Dali and exhibits of the city's history are constantly presented in the form of an exhibition. Also in Caesarea you can visit the national park "Caesarea Palestine" , where excavations of the ancient city of the Roman-Byzantine period are conducted. Here you can see the ancient streets, excavations of the amphitheater of King Herod, as well as flooded port facilities.

Where to stay?

Tourists will be able to stay in the hotel to their taste in Hadera itself or in its surroundings. There are the following options:

1. Ramada Resort Hadera Beach - the hotel is located very close to the city beach of Hadera. Guests can swim in the outdoor pool and relax on the comfortable terrace. The hotel has its own restaurant, serving traditional Jewish and international cuisine.
2. Villa Alice Caesarea - located in a very picturesque place, on the territory has its own garden. Facilities include an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests can dine al fresco, on a specially designed terrace.
3. Camping Caravans through the nature - consists of separate houses that have the necessary amenities and located in a picturesque natural area.

Restaurants in Hadera

Tourists staying at Hadera will have a snack in one of the many restaurants where kosher food is offered, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegetarians will be able to stick to their diet, thanks to the availability of appropriate dishes. Among the most famous restaurants in Hadera are the following: Raffi Bazomet , Beit Hankin , Opera , Shipudei Olga , Sami Bakikar , Ella Patisserie .

How to get there?

You can get to Khader in one of such ways: by train (there is a railway station in the city) or by bus, direct flights from Tel Aviv to Hadera.