Netanya

Cliff-top promenades, golden beaches and an easy seaside pace on Israel's Sharon coast

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Netanya is a mid-size seaside city on Israel’s Sharon coast, built along a dramatic band of sandstone cliffs above the Mediterranean. It’s best known for its beaches, Sironit and Herzl chief among them, reached by a free glass lift built into the cliff face, and for the Tayelet, the cliff-top promenade that ties the whole city together. Our local picks run from the City Market’s spice stalls to the Iris Reserve’s rare wildflowers. More hand-picked recommendations are on the way – filter by category and budget below.

Netanya at a glance

Ideal stay: 1 to 2 days
Best time to visit: May to September
Highlights: Sironit & Herzl beaches, the cliff-top Tayelet and Independence Square
Where to stay: the seafront strip near Independence Square
Local picks: a growing set of hand-chosen tips
Getting around: compact and walkable, with a free cliff lift linking the centre to the beach

Where to stay in Netanya

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Alabama

Alabama has built its name on slow-cooked ribs, cold beer and no-nonsense American barbecue, and it’s one of the most talked-about grills in Netanya. The tasting menu is the way to go…

★ 4.5

Blue Bay Beach

Blue Bay Beach is a smaller beachfront property that trades scale for location, putting guests within easy reach of both the sand and the promenade without the size of the bigger hotels…

★ 4.2

Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Day Trip

This full-day coastal tour picks up in Netanya as well as Tel Aviv and Herzliya, and covers a lot of ground: the Roman ruins and amphitheatre at Caesarea, the terraced Baha’i Gardens…

★ 4.3

Chabad Judaica

This small Judaica shop stocks everything from ritual items to books and gifts, run out of Netanya’s Chabad house rather than a chain outlet. It’s a genuine local source for Jewish ceremonial…

★ 4.7

Flying ATV – See Israel from Above

This is a genuine only-in-the-Sharon experience: a powered-parachute flight over the fields and orchards just inland from Netanya, giving you twenty minutes of aerial views over the coastal plain that you won’t…

★ 4.7

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel pairs a quirky, fairy-tale-themed room with a serious cocktail programme, and it’s built a devoted following among Netanya’s after-dark crowd for exactly that combination. Go for the drinks menu,…

★ 4.2

HaYekev

HaYekev has been a fixture of Netanya’s dairy and fish dining scene for years, serving Italian-leaning pasta and fresh seafood under Mehadrin kosher supervision in a smart dining room near the seafront…

★ 4.5

Herzl & Sironit Beaches

Sironit and Herzl are the two beaches locals call the heart of Netanya’s seafront, a wide run of golden sand and calm, lifeguarded water that sits directly below the cliff-top promenade. Sironit…

★ 4.4

Independence Square (Kikar Ha’atzmaut)

Independence Square is Netanya’s social hub, a big open plaza right on the cliff edge where the promenade, the main shopping streets and the beach stairs all meet. Cafes and small shops…

★ 4.4

Iris Reserve

The Iris Reserve protects one of the last wild stands of the Netanya iris, a rare purple-black flower found almost nowhere else on earth, growing among dunes and scrub just inland from…

★ 4.6

Island Luxurious Suites Hotel

Island Luxurious Suites sits directly on the seafront boulevard, offering apartment-style suites for travellers who want more space and a kitchenette alongside easy beach access.

★ 4

Keif House Selfie Museum

Keif House was Israel’s first dedicated selfie museum, built as a run of themed backdrops – among them a bathtub filled with fake banknotes, a neon-lit tunnel and a flamingo-pink room -…

★ 4.7

Leonardo Plaza Netanya

Leonardo Plaza Netanya is one of the city’s best-known seafront hotels, a short walk from the beach strip with the full-service amenities – pool, spa, sea-view rooms – that make it a…

★ 4.5

LM Market

LM Market is a deli-and-grocery hybrid on Herzl Street stocked with imported goods, prepared food and a small deli counter, handy for putting together a beach picnic or just browsing shelves you…

★ 4.8

Masada & Dead Sea Small Group Tour

This covers the same Masada-and-Dead-Sea route as the standard coach tour, but in a smaller vehicle with a capped group size, and it skips the ticket queue at Masada’s cable car. The…

★ 4.0

Masada & Dead Sea Tour Including Entrance Fees

This full-day classic pairs two of Israel’s most famous sites: the clifftop desert fortress of Masada and the Dead Sea. A government-licensed guide takes you up by cable car to explore Herod’s…

★ 4.4

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Netanya travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Netanya?

A day or two is enough to cover the beaches, the cliff-top promenade and Independence Square, with time for the City Market and a seafood dinner.

Where is the best area to stay in Netanya?

The seafront strip around Independence Square keeps the beaches, promenade and restaurants all within walking distance.

What are the best things to do in Netanya?

Browse the local picks above, from Sironit and Herzl beaches to the cliff-top Tayelet and the City Market.

What is the best time to visit Netanya?

Late spring to early autumn brings warm, dry beach weather; winters are mild but wetter and less suited to swimming. Please check current travel advice before planning a trip.