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Palmachim beach
Palmachim beach is a national park in Israel, established in 2003, covering 0.2 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #14 largest of Israel's 60 national parks. Nature park in Israel.
- Area
- 0.2 km²
- Established
- 2003
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TLV · 20 km
Nearest airports to Palmachim beach
- 1 TLV20 kmstraight line
- 2 HFA103 kmstraight line
- 3 ADJ122 kmstraight line
Amman, JordanMore about Palmachim beach
Palmachim beach is one of 60 national parks in Israel — nature park in Israel. It covers 0.2 km² (22 ha), making it the #14 largest national park in Israel (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2003, 23 years ago — the first national parks in Israel date back to 1. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Palmachim beach
The closest airport is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), about 20 km away — around 26 minutes by car; alternatively Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA, 103 km). Other national parks within reach include Parc national des collines de kourkar de Ness Ziona, Ramat Gan National Park (2 km²), Tel Ashdod (0 km²) and Gezer — easy to combine on one trip.
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