Family trip to Netanya with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

The resort town of Netanya lying on the Mediterranean coast is famous for its great beaches and rich history. Thus, it can accommodate very different needs of tourists, including children who will really like it here. Together with parents, they can explore the numerous city attractions, visit entertainment centers and have active time (surfing, diving) or relax in the shade of trees in one of the parks.

Shefayim Water Park will be of interest to children of any age. It provides a variety of slides, pools (including a wave pool), playgrounds for the smallest ones - and all this is in great numbers. While kids are trying out the slides, adults can soak up the scorching Israeli sun enjoying every minute of their stay in the complex. If the child is hungry, just go to one of the bars and have a bite. Spending the whole day here is the dream of any child, and taking them away from the center is a big challenge. Nearby is Paintball Shefayim, which is definitely worth a visit for increasing trust between family members (as is known, playing in one team contributes to this).

Another water park worth visiting is called Meymadion. This one is smaller than the above, but there are still quite a lot of pools and water rides. Children of any age will appreciate them for sure. Apart from that, the water park houses a room with gaming machines. There are many places where visitors can relax in the shade - there is enough space for everyone here. Near the water park is Bowling Ramat Gan where you can hit some pins and Yarkon Park - a great place for walking. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

If you'd rather just swim without any slides, head to Wingate Olympic that accommodates a very large indoor pool. It will be appreciated by children of any age and their parents, of course. Another great complex to enjoy plenty of swimming is called Country Elizur. It is very spacious here. You will find a water attraction and a shallow pool for the smallest children. It is worth noting that this is a very beautiful place with clean water and plenty of vegetation creating the feeling of being in an oasis.

A zoo called Safari is another nice place for young tourists to enjoy. This is a very large zoo where you can see freely walking antelopes, hippos, African birds, and elephants. A wonderful safari themed playground fits perfectly into the overall picture. At the exit, visitors can find a wonderful store with souvenirs. It'd be a good idea to take food with you, as the zoo provides great picnic spots. Nearby is the Natural History Museum - another place that small travelers will like. Among its exhibits are skeletons of various animals, as well as an animal exposition recreating life in a particular region.

The Iris Reserve striking in its natural beauty is a wonderful quiet place with lots of interesting things for kids. They admire wonderful irises and the amazing atmosphere of intact nature (especially if you visit the place at dawn). Winter Pond Reserve also attracts hundreds of tourists and locals with children. The thing is that it accommodates many slides, swings, and picnic spots. Among other things, children's or theme parties are often held here (which is not surprising, given the park's beautiful design). There is a good skate park for fans of extreme sports, but absolutely all the kids will be pleased with a pond inhabited by ducks and swans.

It is safe to say that Netanya's main attractions are beaches of the resort town. The first many-sided beach to be recommended for the whole family is Tamnoon Beach, which offers a playground with slides, swings, and interesting sculptures. The beach itself is ideal for water activities such as surfing and diving, as well as a relaxing rest under the scorching sun of Israel. Lagoon Beach is a great place to enjoy scenic views and sunbathing, while Poleg Beach is a kind of all-in-one: on the south side of the beach, you can sunbathe and swim, and in the north, you will find every opportunity for outdoor activities (surfing, volleyball).

No trip to Netanya would be complete without tasting delicious desserts, especially if you are traveling with kids. So, it's your duty to treat them with tasty pancakes at Crepes & Co Cafe and ice cream at Dida or Gelatino Italiano. Those who like cakes, pies, and pastries would be happy to check out Perugino Cafe and try the most amazing sweets forgetting about any calories. Another place ready to please all small visitors is called Max Brenner Cafe. This one presents a lot of delicious chocolate desserts.