- Address: Bar Kochva Promenade Ashkelon, Israel.
The city of Ashkelon attracts tourists with its convenient location and developed infrastructure. In addition, prices here are an order of magnitude lower than in the main resorts of the country - in Tel Aviv , Haifa or Eilat . The coastline stretches for 12 km and almost all of it is occupied by comfortable landscaped beaches. One of the most popular among tourists is Bar-Kohba beach. Today it will be discussed.
general information
Not so long ago the northern part of the coast in Ashkelon was decorated only by a beautiful embankment. Then the city authorities decided to equip another public beach here. And they did very well. Today Bar-Kokhba beach is included in the list of the best beaches in Israel and awarded the "Blue Flag". This means that it meets international standards by all criteria: in the field of information and culture, safety, environmental friendliness, water quality and service.
On the beach, Bar Kokhba has everything you need for the most comfortable rest: protective sunshades, sun loungers, sports grounds, gazebos, rental outfit for water sports, playgrounds, umbrellas, locker rooms, rescue booths. If you are hungry, there are several bistros and bars at the Bar-Kohba beach with reasonable prices. You can walk along the coast and visit a cafe on the neighboring beaches:
- Ziara - cafe restaurant type, rich menu, excellent service (400 meters);
- Marina Brasserie with a spacious terrace and a sea view (600 meters);
- Gatos - cozy cafe with good food (350 meters);
- Scubar - cafe-bar with a rich choice of drinks, where you will prepare any cocktail and delicious dishes of international cuisine (600 meters).
In addition to the carefully planned infrastructure, Bar-Kohba beach is also famous for its surrounding beauty. From the side of the shore it is framed by a picturesque promenade with multi-tiered terraces, flowering flower beds and palm trees. In the sea, spectacularly cut into beautiful breakwaters, forming calm bays and azure lagoons.
The sea in this part of the coast seldom storms, so here often rest with children, but there are small waves. Surprising surfers will, of course, not so interesting, but beginners are happy to try to learn how to catch a wave on the board. You can also rent a boat for sea walks, parasailing or play active beach games.
Hotels close to Bar Kochba Beach
On the northern coast of Ashkelon, there are several hotels that are equivalent in terms of service to hotels with 4 and 5 stars. Closest to the beach Bar-Kokhba are:
- Leonardo Hotel Ashkelon (0.4 km);
- Holiday Inn Ashkelon (0.5 km);
- Dan Gardens Ashkelon (0.9);
- Regina Goren Hotel (1.2 km).
A little further, on the second line there are several complexes of apartments and hotels, whose guests also often rest on the beach of Bar Kokhba.
Attractions near the beach
Just 500 meters away is the famous Ashkelon Yacht Club . It is also easy to walk along the coast to the beach "Dalila" and the central city beach.
If you move towards the city, along the way you can meet several beautiful synagogues, gardens and parks, the tomb of the Roman period.
Conveniently located beach Bar-Kokhba and relatively retail outlets. Within a 1 kilometer radius there is a large shopping center, a surf shop, souvenir shops and many small retail outlets where you can buy food and various consumer products.
How to get there?
By car to the beach Bar Kokhba you can drive almost right. Near the entrance there is a large parking.
If you are traveling along Ashkelon by public transport, you should look for bus stops No. 3, 9, 18, 95. They all run along the northern shore.