With the onset of March, sunny and warm weather comes to Israel in spring. Throughout the country, air temperature exceeds 15 ° C. In Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Netanya, the thermometer can reach 22 ° C. The hottest thing is in Ein Bokek and Eilat. Sultry days reign in these parts, and the air warms up to 30 ° C.
True, it is still cool at night, and therefore the temperature of the water in the water varies from 16-23 ° C. If you come to Israel in March, you can swim and swim only in the Red or Dead Seas. The Mediterranean coast is just starting to warm up, the average water temperature is only 15 ° C.
March weather
The beginning of spring in the country is characterized by a lack of stability. Sundial is replaced by thunderstorms, and icy winds blow from the mountains. Therefore, in March, most often come to Israel in order to conduct excursion vacations.
This is the best time for unhurried walks along the winding roads of Jerusalem, measured acquaintance with Tel Aviv and travel to the most remote corners of the promised land.
Climatic conditions on the territory of the state vary and depend on the specific region. So, for example, at the foot of the Golan Heights, even in the afternoon sometimes there is a slight frost.
Prices for flights, tours and accommodation
Those who travel to Israel in March will find plenty of pleasant surprises. Roads in the country are free, and the main attractions are quiet and not crowded. Hotel owners offer substantial discounts, and tour agencies are not stingy.
The most economical way to get to Israel in March is to use flights from Moscow to Tel Aviv. The cost of tickets starts at 7,500 rubles. A flight from the Russian capital to Uvda or Eilat will fly a pretty penny. Its price will be about 30,000 rubles.
For a room in a hotel in Haifa in the early days of the month they will ask for 2,000 rubles, and in Jerusalem - 4,000. The most expensive housing is in Netanya, more than 4,500 rubles will have to be paid for one night.
Ali Baba Cave
Excursion tours to Israel in March pamper travelers with an abundance of free offers. A guided tour of Eilat with the accompaniment of a professional guide is one of them. Tourists are brought to the observation platform, which offers a bewitching view of Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt.
After a walk through the sandy wasteland, guests are expected to visit the real treasury of the eastern lord. This is a factory where they are engaged in the processing of ornamental rocks mined in the region and diamonds. The guide will tell about ancient legends and tales, one way or another connected with precious stones.
If desired, visitors to the enterprise can watch a documentary film that tells about all the stages and subtleties of diamond production. A tour of the plant includes an inspection of all the technological workshops that are engaged in the manufacture of jewelry.
Homeland of Three Religions
The cool weather in Israel in March allows you to stay longer in Jerusalem, the cradle of several leading religions of the world. This is not just a metropolis, but a holy and mystical place in which thousands of Christians, Muslims and Jews flock annually.
Travelers will be introduced to the history of the city, will be shown the Western Wall, Dome of the Rock. They will be led along the Way of the Cross, and then raised to Mount of Olives. Sightseeing in Jerusalem takes three days.
Saint Bethlehem
A sightseeing holiday in Israel in March is often associated with a tour of the biblical sites. The greatest interest among tourists is traditionally Bethlehem. Indeed, it is under its stone arches that the Cave of the Birth of Jesus Christ is located.
Another unforgettable adventure awaits travelers at the foothills of the Jerusalem Mountains overgrown with steppe greens. They will be introduced to Ein Karem, the city in which the fateful meeting of mother John with the Virgin Mary took place.
Wandering wind
Popular tours to Israel in March are not complete without a trip to the Dead Sea. This is a healing health resort of the country, whose natural wealth is exported far beyond the borders of the state. Sea water, mud and salt have rich chemical compounds, which are highly appreciated not only in the cosmetic, but also in the pharmaceutical industry.
Since ancient times, perfumes and aromatic balms, shampoos, creams, and even medical preparations have been produced on these shores. According to legend, Mark Anthony presented the Dead Sea lands as a gift to Cleopatra herself, who zealously watched her beauty.
Urban contrasts
The cultural and economic center of the country is considered to be Tel Aviv. Sightseeing trips to the metropolis begin with a visit to the city of Jaffa, which is recognized as one of the oldest settlements on the planet.
At dusk, travelers scatter around nightclubs and discotheques that flash in the evening hours with myriads of neon lights. A walk in Tel Aviv is the best way to experience modern and vibrant Israel.
Garden City
Welcome to Haifa! This is an amazing city, the colored poppies of the churches of which are buried in the lush greenery of cypress and pine tracts. Here, skyscrapers looking down at passers-by are adjacent to snow-white Moorish villas, behind which you can see the mosaic cones of the minarets.
The tranquil dream of the townspeople is guarded by Mount Carmel, in the depths of which a huge dragon hides from prying eyes.
Recommendations
Since an excursion vacation in Israel involves visiting a large number of religious shrines, women should take care in advance of purchasing long skirts, hats and sweaters that cover their shoulders and arms.
If the travel route runs through various regions of the country, then in March you should have with you not only light clothing, but also a warm jacket or sweater. It will not be superfluous to bring a swimsuit, panama hat and means to protect the skin from the sun.
Going on a journey, do not forget to bring along an adequate supply of drinking water. Wear comfortable shoes, because some excursion programs involve hours of walking along unpaved and spiky grass paths.
Sunglasses and cosmetics with an SPF filter are required while on the coast.