From Dan to Eilat: This morning (Sunday), the people of Israel visited the nature reserves and recreation sites throughout the country, in light of the sunny weather on the first day of Passover. Many roads were congested, and many sites even informed the public not to reach them due to heavy congestion.
Towards noon, the Nature Reserve and Parks Authority reported that about 60,000 hikers had already visited the nature reserve and national parks. The busy sites include the Gan Hashlosha National Parks, Yarkon-Tel Afek, Caesarea, Beit Guvrin and Masada, and the Ein Gedi, Nahal Tavor and Tel Dan nature reserves.
Among the prominent activities that take place today in the nature reserves and national parks: the Caesar Festival in Caesarea National Park, the ethnic festival and the Nabataean market in Mamshit National Park, a celebration at the King’s Palace in Herodium National Park and narrows on Apollonia in Apollonia National Park.
Meanwhile, a variety of “breathing culture” shows are held today in collaboration with the Lottery with jugglers, actors, circus artists and musicians, as well as guided tours by guides in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism in a variety of national parks. The Nature and Parks Authority has recommended registering for sites in advance through the reservation system on the website to ensure entry to each site.
In the north:
JNF workers and foresters from the Upper Galilee region reported in the late morning that Nahal Parod Elyon was full to capacity, and that it was only possible to reach the southern compound for vehicles. The management of the site asked the public not to come to the place and that large traffic jams had formed in the area. Road 669 and access to the Sahana National Park Three Gardens were closed by police due to traffic congestion. A heavy load is felt in the area.
It was also reported that parking at the Ein Tina site was full to capacity and loads were also recorded in Nahal Tavor. The control room of the Union of Kinneret Cities reports that more than 20,000 vacationers are currently staying on the union’s quiet beaches. Lebanon Beach, Gofra Beach and Susita Beach have been closed due to congestion and other beaches should be approached. It was also reported that before arriving at the beaches, it is worth checking the occupancy status, in the free service “Kochavit Kinneret” 55477 *.
Hikers in the Mount Meron Nature Reserve (Photo: Atti Kuriat)- Seder night, the Sabbath and the second holiday: Passover entry and exit times
Police updated that congestion was recorded on the roads: 92 to the south of Ein Gev – Ramot; 87 to the south of Beit Zida; 85 to the east of Carmiel – twisted; 77 to the leading east – Golani; 65 East Barkai – Umm al-Fahm; 6 to the north, Bat Hefer – Elyakim; 2 to the north of Yakum-Or Akiva.
In the center:
Aminadav Forest Site Amos said towards noon that the place is full to capacity, and the public is asked not to go there. In addition, the gates of Palmachim National Park were closed to vehicles and the site management recommended not to enter the area in the coming hours and that it is possible to visit Migdal Tzedek National Park.
Passover in Neot Kedumim (Photo: Eldad Maestro)The police updated that there was a congestion on the roads: 4 in the direction of northern Pardesiya-Elyashiv; 20 in the direction of North Holon – Halacha.
in the south:
A load was recorded for visitors to the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. The site’s management announced that entry will only be allowed to bookers in the reservation system only, and that there are places left in the Einot Tzukim, Ein Prat nature reserves and the Masada National Park.
Ein Gedi (Photo: Hadar Yahav)The police updated that there was a congestion on Road 6 heading south between Kiryat Gat and the Beit Kama interchange.