Camping

Fall asleep beside a campfire or sleep in a bed? The new outdoor vacation

More Israelis are returning to nature, but differently than before: Between basic camping and luxury glamping, a new vacation style combines freedom, comfort and advanced outdoor equipment.

|ByMAARIV TOURISM DESK
Camping in Nature.
The hotel that will be built at Dor Beach.

Dor beach gets a new lease on life: Major tourism project planned for the area

Israel Land Authority has approved a new tourism center in Moshav Dor, 400-room hotel, rural lodging, and campground for tents and caravans, aiming to boost jobs and tourism in the region.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Illustration of a hospitality and resort complex that will be built at Dor Beach

Hotel, camping and caravans: 515 rooms will be established on Dor Beach

On about 80 dunams in the Hof Hacarmel moshav, a 400-room hotel, rural accommodation and a camping complex for tents and caravans will be built on popular Dor Beach.

|ByZIV REINSTEIN
A resident from Tairua helps clean up a land slip following the recent storm that struck New Zealand’s North Island, January 23, 2026.

At least six missing after landslide at New Zealand campsite, authorities confirm

A landslide triggered by heavy rains at Mount Maunganui has left six people missing in New Zealand's Tauranga, with search teams continuing their efforts despite unstable conditions.

|ByREUTERS

At the Chan Hashayarot they opened a glamping site. How much will a night at the new complex cost?

Chan Hashayarot is launching a new glamping complex, which includes 11 accommodation units. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom and toilet, and there is also free Wi-Fi.

DECEMBER 7, 2025ByZIV REINSTEIN
Chan Hashayarot glamping complex

Camping season breaks records – and it's just the first sign of the next trend

High vacation costs, the need to escape urban stress, and upgraded sites created a season where more Israelis chose to holiday in tents under the stars.

OCTOBER 22, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Camping in nature.