The Dor Tantura resort and Dor Beach
Beaches of Israel travel guideThe Dor resort is located at the foot of Carmel on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in front of an island chain of natural islands surrounded with a stunning view of white sand and a chain of blue lagoons.
One of the historical places in Israel is Dor, formerly an important port and fishing town, which has a lot of remains from previous periods.
The Dor resort village includes a beach within walking distance of the holiday apartments, a promenade, green lawns, an amphitheater, a children’s club, a beach restaurant, a fishing harbor, and seating areas.
In front of the Mediterranean Sea, near the chain of natural and magical islands of the Dor coast, the Dor resort lies at the foot of Carmel. Among the apartments and holiday rooms available at the Dor resort are lawns, ornamental corners, sitting and barbecue areas, restaurants, a declared swimming area and a breathtaking sea view. Throughout July and August, a family-friendly entertainment program will include: artist shows, dance sessions, and karaoke nights.
More in the immediate vicinity:
A lovely, spring-like hiking trail starting at Bonim Beach along Dor Bonim Reserve, a magical nature reserve full of special bays and islands, a marked route along which you can see fascinating natural phenomena, a bay of oysters, the “Blue Cave” geysers, a sunken ship, and on these spring days also amazing blossoms. The path leads to the remains of Tel Dor – remains of a city from the Phoenician, Hellenistic and Phoenician periods, Tel Dor is mentioned in the Bible as one of King Solomon’s capitals
The glass museum in Kibbutz Nachsholim, established in 1891 by Baron Rothschild as a factory for glass bottles for use by the area’s wineries, today serves as an underwater archeology museum and offers a variety of spectacular findings from different periods throughout the area’s history.
