The Negev Emerges as One of Israel's Top Vacation Destinations

For those drawn to desert sands, there is nothing like the Negev—Israel’s southern region, which stretches from Be’er Sheva in the north to the Gulf of Aqaba and the resort city of Eilat in the south. Between development towns, small Bedouin cities, and several kibbutzim (including Sde Boker, which became David Ben-Gurion’s retirement home), the Negev is a vast, arid expanse full of surprises.

For much of Israel’s existence, the Negev was seen as a desolate expanse, frozen in time with little to offer. In recent years, however, the region has enjoyed something of a boom and has become a popular vacation destination. In 2013, Lonely Planet put it at No. 2 on its list of regions worth a visit.

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