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Eshkol National Park

Eshkol National Park is a national park in Israel.

IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
AAC · 69 km
Eshkol National Park
Photo: Erezvanso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest airports to Eshkol National Park

  1. 1
    El Arish International Airport Flag of EgyptEl Arish, Egypt Airports in Egypt
    AAC69 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Ben Gurion International Airport Flag of IsraelTel Aviv, Israel Airports in IsraelTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    TLV87 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Queen Alia International Airport Flag of JordanAmman, Jordan Airports in JordanTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    AMM150 kmstraight line

More about Eshkol National Park

Eshkol National Park is one of 60 national parks in Israel.

History and protection

It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Eshkol National Park

The closest airport is El Arish International Airport (AAC), about 69 km away — around 1 h 30 min by car; alternatively Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV, 87 km). Other national parks within reach include Tel Be'er Sheva (0 km²), Tel Ashkelon National Park, Hazan caves and Nitzana — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Eshkol National Park?

El Arish International Airport (AAC), about 69 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Eshkol National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.