Beautiful beaches

When you ask a group of individuals what they believe are the best beaches in Israel, you're sure to get a variety of responses. This small country boasts a sandy Mediterranean coastline of more than 100 kilometers. Beaches can also be found at the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee, and in Eilat on the Red Sea. The beaches in Israel provide a variety of alternatives. From Tel Aviv's cosmopolitan beaches, teeming with young hipsters seeking a respite from city life, to the remote and tranquil beaches of the Northern Coast in the Western Galilee. Some beaches are popular with surfers, others with dog owners, while still others are well-kept secrets! Every Israeli will argue that their favorite beach is the best.

The Tel Aviv beach, which spans for 10 kilometers along the Mediterranean, is a popular destination. Tel Aviv's beaches are divided into over ten separate beaches, each with its own personality and throng. They extend from Tzur Beach in the city's far north, which is popular with locals and quite calm by urban standards, to the central stretch of beaches. These include the popular Gordon, Frishman, Bograshov, and Dolphinarium Beaches. It also visits Hilton Beach and its homosexual population, as well as the southern beaches that draw hipsters and locals.

Furthermore, the Caesarea Aqueduct Beach in Israel is extremely unique. It's roughly 50 kilometers north of Tel Aviv, near the Herodian port of Caesarea. The ruins of an ancient Roman Aqueduct highlight the beach's inland edge, and the clean beaches don't draw crowds. Locals flock to this beach on weekends. The magnificent aqueduct is a regular stop for many tour buses. With no restaurants or promenade, it falls somewhere between the virtually forgotten beaches of the Northern Coast and the city's livelier beaches. Because of the aqueduct, it's especially beautiful at sunset.

And Israel has some more beaches, such as Eilat and Caesarea, which are all fairly amazing. So that is one of reasons to visit Israel.

• Travel tips: Light-weight clothing is the best for summer months.