Arad
IsraelIL
City in Israel
Arad is a city in the Southern District of Israel. It is located on the border of the Negev and the Judaean deserts, 25 kilometres west of the Dead Sea and 45 kilometres east of Beersheba. The city is home to a diverse population of 29,504 in 2024, including Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews, Bedouins and Black Hebrews, as well as new immigrants.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 24,436
- Coordinates
- 31.259, 35.213
- Timezone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Elevation
- 570 m
Overview of Arad
In Israel, Arad stands out as a compact town. Population figures land around 24,436. It sits at about 570 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect culture, nature and sports to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Arad
Culture in Arad
(8)Arad's culture entries include Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Mines and Monuments. It is a direct read of Arad's activity profile. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Arad
(7)For nature, expect Desert, Forest, Geological Formations, National Parks and Nature Reserves. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Arad.
Sports in Arad
(5)Looking for sports? Arad has Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Tennis. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Arad.
Adventure in Arad
(4)Arad's adventure entries include Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Off Road Trails and Theme Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Arad is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Arad
(3)Family lovers get Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. All of it is drawn from Arad's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Arad
(1)On the nightlife side, Arad offers Events. Everything listed here comes from what Arad is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Arad
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Arad through a larger town in Israel; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Similar destinations
Places near Arad that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arad known for?
- Arad is mainly a destination for culture, nature and sports, set in Israel with around 24,436 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Arad?
- You can plan around Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Mines and Monuments in Arad. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Arad?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Arad located?
- Administratively, Arad sits in Israel — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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