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Beit Shean Valley Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

valley in Northern District, Israel

About Beit Shean Valley

Beit She'an has been inhabited since Biblical times, and the city is mentioned several times in the Bible. Later, it became a major city in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Today, there are several archaeological sites from different time periods. The Beit She'an Valley is below sea level, so it gets very hot and humid in summer. On the positive site, it has numerous springs and water sources that you can cool off in on a hot day. For that reason, many Israelis travel here to relax in the springs or during hot summer days. The valley was even nicknamed the "gateway to heaven" in Jewish sources. Though considered by many to be an extension of the neighboringJezreel Valleyregion, the Beit She'an Valley really does possess its own unique geography and character. The Gilboa mountain range bo

Top Attractions in Beit Shean Valley

Explore the best things to see and do in Beit Shean Valley:

  • Beit Alfa Synagogue National Park
  • Beit She'an National Park
  • Bio-Tour Sde Eliyahu​
  • Ein HaNatsiv
  • Gan Garoo
  • Gan HaShlosha
  • Garmachin Center
  • Mega Karting Beit Shean

Where to Stay in Beit Shean Valley

  • 🏨Ganei Huga
  • 🏨Nir David Zimmer

Beit Shean Valley Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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