Hadera (Israel) is a resort city located in the center of the country. You can get to Tel Aviv and Haifa in half an hour. Hadera is divided into two districts. The western region of Givat Olga is located on the Mediterranean coast, and the eastern, Beit Eliezer, is located in the Sharon Valley, which is famous for its rich orange plantations.
The history of Hadera and its current state
The name of the town in Arabic translates as "greenery" and means a swamp color, since it was built on a swampy area at the end of the 19th century. The purpose of the construction of Hadera was the return to the native land of Israel of Jews who settled in Russia and Europe. An interesting fact is that Baron Rothschild allocated funds for the purchase and planting of Australian eucalyptus - a tree that intensively draws moisture from the soil.
Hadera (Israel) has a train station. In addition, there are two highways, highways numbered two and four. In 1982, near the sea, the Rabin Lights power plant was built. The industry of the town is concentrated in its northern regions. Hadera's economy is successfully supported by tire and paper mills. Among the educational institutions in the city there are about a hundred kindergartens, 14 primary and 12 secondary schools and 2 art colleges. Here is the Hillel-Yafe hospital and a military sanatorium.
The population of Hadera according to 2016 was 88 783 people. About 22% of the inhabitants are immigrants who moved here in the 90s, among whom there are immigrants from Russia, the Caucasus and the CIS.
What to see in Hadera?
The city has a unique Military Museum "Energy of Courage". Types of uniforms and weapons of many armies of the world are stored here, for example, Caucasian national clothes and antique daggers. The Khan Historical Museum is dedicated to the everyday life of the first settlers of Hadera.
The touching memorial complex “A Hand for Brothers” was created in memory of people who became victims of wars and terrorist attacks. Here is the White Road of Life, granite slabs and books, on the "pages" of which are listed all the tragic events of the city that occurred from 1991 to 2002, as well as the names of the victims. Eight red columns of marble symbolize commemorative candles.
Hadera (Israel) is famous for the largest man-made forest in the country, which is called Yatir. More than one million trees grow here: pine, eucalyptus, cypress, acacia and tamarisk. The forest is inhabited by a variety of species of turtles.
Available excursions
A one-day trip with a guide to the Dead Sea, which includes a visit to Mineral Beach, a thermal mineral pool and a mud bath costs about $ 60. On the outskirts of Hadera spread a large park, "Caesarea Palestine." Excavations of the city of the Roman-Byzantine period were carried out on its territory. In the park, tourists have the opportunity to admire the remains of ancient streets, the amphitheater of King Herod, city walls with towers and gates, as well as port facilities from the time of the Crusader.
It is worth visiting the private museum "Rally", which is located in the city of Caesarea near Hadera (Israel). Here, once a month, exhibitions of paintings by artists from around the world are organized. The museum also houses originals of the works of Salvador Dali and a collection of exhibits from Caesarea history. All tours are conducted in Russian. For independent travel, car rental is available.
Housing prices for tourists
Hadera is a spiritual town, as if created for a family-friendly, economical, and no less exciting holiday. Currently, the first hotel is under construction here. Therefore, travelers who want to visit the city stop in Tel Aviv. Apartments here cost from 75 to 240 $. The high cost of housing implies the availability of rooms with sea views. One-bedroom apartment in Tel Aviv can be rented for $ 60 per day.
As for another city close to Hadera, Haifa, here renting a villa or apartment will cost somewhere in $ 50. The cost of a comfortable cottage per day is about $ 100, and a hotel room - from $ 75.
In the territory of Hadera there is an opportunity to rent a house for $ 40-45. Christian guest house offers visitors a bed for $ 20 per day per person. The price also includes a guest room with a microwave, refrigerator, shower, toilet and air conditioning. The distance from the hostel to the equipped beach is 5 km.
Timezone
The time in Israel is the same everywhere, because the country is in the same time zone UTC + 2. Every year, the clock is changed twice: an hour ahead on the last Friday of March and an hour ago at the end of October before the Yom Kippur holiday.
During the country's existence, the framework of summer time in Israel has often changed. The reason for this was most often religious holidays. For example, in 1951-1952, summer time lasted 7 months, and in the next two years - only three. Since 2005, religious parties have demanded that the clock be transferred after Passover and before Tishrei. Ordinary people wanted the summer time to last as long as possible. Due to this confusion, Microsoft owners were forced to release a huge number of updates for Windows. Many Israeli companies refused to transfer watches at all.