Hadera, Israel: history and sights

Hadera (Israel) is a resort town 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.

History of Hadera and its current state

The name of the town from Arabic is translated as "greenery" and denotes a marshy color, because it was built on a wetland at the end of the XIX century. The goal of the construction of Hadera was the return of Jews to their native land, which settled in Russia and European countries. It is interesting that Baron Rothschild allocated funds for the purchase and planting of the Australian eucalyptus - a tree that extensively draws moisture out of the soil.

There is a railway station in Hadera (Israel). In addition, there are two highways, highways numbered two and four. In 1982, near the sea, the power plant "Fires of Rabin" was built. The industry of the town is concentrated in its northern regions. The economy of Hadera is successfully supported by the tire and paper factories. 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 hospital Hillel-Yafe and a military sanatorium.

The population of Hadera according to 2016 was 88,783 people. About 22% of the residents are immigrants who moved here in the 90s, including those from Russia, the Caucasus and the CIS.

What to see in Hadera?

In the city there is a unique Military Museum "Energy of Courage". Here are stored uniforms and weapons of many armies of the world, for example, Caucasian national clothes and antique daggers. The historical museum "Khan" is dedicated to the everyday life of the first settlers of Hadera.

A touching memorial complex "Hand for Brothers" was created in memory of people who were victims of wars and terrorist attacks. Here is the White Road of Life, slabs-books of granite, the "pages" of which indicate all the tragic events of the city that occurred from 1991 to 2002, as well as the names of the dead. Eight red columns of marble symbolize the memory of candles.

Hadera (Israel) is famous for the largest man-made forest in the country, which is called Yatir. Here, more than one million trees grow: pine, eucalyptus, cypress, acacia and tamarisk. The forest is inhabited by a variety of species of turtles.

Available excursions

One-day trip with a guide to the Dead Sea, which includes a visit to the beach "Mineral", thermomineral pool and mud baths costs about $ 60. On the outskirts of Hadera there is a large park called "Caesarea of Palestine". On its territory were excavated the city of the Roman-Byzantine period. In the park, tourists have the opportunity to admire the remains of ancient streets, the amphitheater of King Herod, the city walls with towers and gates, as well as the port facilities of the times of the Crusaders.

It is worth visiting the private museum "Rally", which is located in Caesarea near Hadera (Israel). Here, once a month, exhibitions of paintings by artists from around the world are organized. The museum also houses the original works of Salvador Dali himself and a collection of exhibits of Caesarea history. All excursions are conducted in Russian. For self-travel is available car rental.

Prices for accommodation for tourists

Hadera is a spiritual town, as if created for a family-run economy, and no less exciting, rest. Currently, the first hotel is being built here. Therefore, travelers who want to visit the city, stop in Tel Aviv. The apartments here cost from 75 to 240 $. The high cost of housing implies the availability of rooms overlooking the sea. One-bedroom apartment in Tel Aviv can be rented for $ 60 per day.

As for another city close to Hadera, Haifa, then renting a villa or apartment will cost somewhere around $ 50. The cost of a comfortable cottage per day is about $ 100, and the hotel room - from $ 75.

On the territory of Hadera, you can rent a house for $ 40-45. The Christian guest house offers for visitors the city a bed for $ 20 per person per night. The cost also includes a guest room with a microwave, refrigerator, shower, toilet and air conditioning. Distance from the hostel to the equipped beach is 5 km.

Timezone

Time in Israel is the same everywhere, because the country is in one time zone UTC + 2. Each year the clock is translated twice: an hour ahead on the last Friday in March and an hour ago at the end of October before the holiday of Yom Kippur.

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 translated after Pesach and before Tishrei. Ordinary people wanted that summer time lasted as long as possible. Because of this confusion, Microsoft owners were forced to release a huge number of updates for Windows. Many Israeli enterprises refused to transfer the clock at all.