Beersheba
IsraelIL
City in Israel
Beersheba, officially Be'er-Sheva, is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev", it is the centre of the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in Israel, the eighth-most populous Israeli city with a population of 223,587, and the second-largest city in the area, with a total area of 117,500 dunams.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,570
- Coordinates
- 31.252, 34.791
- Timezone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Elevation
- 260 m
Overview of Beersheba
Travellers heading to Israel will find Beersheba, a small settlement. About 5,570 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around adventure, culture and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Beersheba
Adventure in Beersheba
(7)Looking for adventure? Beersheba has Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Beersheba.
Culture in Beersheba
(7)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Fountains and Museums as culture options here. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. The list follows Beersheba's own activity tags.
Nature in Beersheba
(7)Beersheba records Caves, Countryside, Desert, Geological Formations and Mountains under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Beersheba is actually tagged with. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Beersheba
(5)For nightlife, expect Bars, Clubs, Disco, Music and Nightlife. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Beersheba.
Sports in Beersheba
(2)Sports lovers get Running and Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Beersheba is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Beersheba
(2)Under water sports, Beersheba is tagged with Canoeing and Wakeboard. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Beersheba.
Shopping in Beersheba
(1)Our data lists Shopping as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Beersheba's own activity tags.
Wellness in Beersheba
(1)Beersheba records Ranches under wellness. All of it is drawn from Beersheba's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Beersheba
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Beersheba stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Beersheba are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Israel. Time zone: Asia/Jerusalem.
Similar destinations
Places near Beersheba that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Beersheba known for?
- Beersheba, in Israel, is best known for adventure, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 5,570 residents.
- What can you do in Beersheba?
- Recorded activities in Beersheba include Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Beersheba?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Beersheba stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Beersheba located?
- Beersheba is located in Israel. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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