The coastline in Netanya is one of the longest in Israel (13.5 kilometers). Driving to the beaches in Netanya is paid, costing about $5. However, you can park for free at the top and walk down to the beach. All the beaches in Netanya are free and well-maintained, equipped with showers, lifeguard stations, restaurants, bars, and changing rooms. You can spend the whole day here, basking in the sun, dining at various seaside restaurants, and engaging in sports. Netanya's beaches are very clean and comfortable.
If you've arrived in the city and don't know which beach to choose in Netanya, first, pay attention to the best beaches in Netanya.
BlueBay is the northernmost beach, located near the Ein-Thelat neighborhood and the BlueBay hotel. On the south side of the beach, you can actively engage in water sports, while the north side has cliffs and good fishing spots. BlueBay Beach is open to visitors from June 15th to September 15th.
HaTsanz is a religious beach divided into men's and women's sections. It's beautiful, spacious, and equipped with steps leading directly to the shore. The beach is fenced and guarded, with a first aid kiosk, toilets, and changing rooms. HaTsanz Beach is open from June 15th to September 15th, closed on Saturdays.
Bathing Schedule on the Beach:
Women:
- Morning (Monday, Wednesday, Friday): 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM
- Afternoon (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday): 01:30 PM until half an hour before sunset.
Men:
- Morning (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday): 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM
- Afternoon (Monday, Wednesday, Friday): 01:30 PM until half an hour before sunset.
Anot Beach is considered the most youthful. The beach area includes a restaurant with a mini-bar, and a DJ constantly plays modern music. This beach won't leave dance lovers indifferent. It's open from June 15th to September 15th.
At the Poleg Beach, sports equipment and a sports arena are installed, where games of the Israeli beach football league are held.
Herzliya Beach offers its visitors a lot of entertainment. There are fields for volleyball, soccer, mini-soccer, a children's trampoline, water slides, a basketball court, and a free gym.
Shfayim Beach near Netanya is a semi-wild stony beach. Parking at the top is free. The descent is through a nature reserve, which is very picturesque. There are lifeguards. It's worth noting that there is an official nudist beach on the left. Usually, there are only a few nudists, but if you don't like such company, it's better to be aware of it.
Mikhmoret Beach with paid parking is well-maintained and equipped with lifeguards, showers, and a cafeteria. The beach is sandy, but the sea bottom is stony. Stones form a breakwater, and there is a small natural bay in the sea where large waves don't enter. It's very beautiful and picturesque.
Dor HaBonim Beach is located in a nature reserve, the entrance is paid, about $7. The beach is rocky and very beautiful, the coastline is dotted with bays, and there are no waves or very small ones. There are no lifeguards or showers.
At the Amfi Beach, you can rent kayaks, jet skis, windsurfing equipment, and inflatable swimming means ("bananas"). There is also an opportunity to enjoy a sea trip on the fastest Israeli ship, "Tornado."
In Netanya, there are also Sironit Aleph, Sironit Bet, and Argaman beaches. There are a total of 9 beaches in the city.
