Israel possesses a number of diverse regions, with landscapes varying between coast, mountain, valley and desert landscapes, with just about everything in between.

Beyond the towns and cities, each region of Israel holds its own unique attractions. The metropolitan areas of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv form very much their own regions; from north to south, however, Israel's regions are as follows:

Regions of Israel
Galilee Can be divided into the Upper Galilee and Lower Galilee hill ranges, as well as the Jezreel Valley and the Sea of Galilee
Israeli North Coast Sometimes called "Western Galilee", extends along the Mediterranean shore from Haifa to Rosh Haniqra and the Lebanese border. Also includes the Carmel Range.
Israeli Coastal Plain Most developed part of Israel, between the Carmel Range and Gaza. The part north of Tel Aviv is known as the Sharon.
Judea and Samaria In Hebrew: Yehuda and Shomron- the heartland of biblical Israel, full of archaeological sites, nature trails and fascinating new communities.
Shephelah The fertile, hilly hinterland between the Coastal Plain and the Judean highlands
Negev Desert covering much of the south of Israel, including Machtesh Ramon

Israel has many vacation sites that offer a variety of leisure and sports activities. You can walk among sanctified historical and archeological treasures, wander among fascinating geological formations, or stroll through unique nature sites and panoramas. The choices of recreation are virtually unlimited.