Gush Etzion Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
cluster of Israeli settlements located in the Judaean Mountains
About Gush Etzion
Some attempts at Jewish settlement were made between 1927-1947 in the area, but during the Israeli independence war all the settlements were abandoned or destroyed. The renaissance began after the Six Day War in 1967, when the Israelis captured the area. A majority of the population are Orthodox Jews (many of the smaller settlements entirely so), and the area is known in Israel for its high proportion of immigrants from English-speaking countries. Gush Etzion lies along the Jerusalem-Hebron highway, on the beautiful mountains of Judea, surrounded by vineyards. The settlements of Gush Etzion can be mainly divided into two groups: Gush Etzion lies at an altitude of 900 meters (nearly 3,000 feet) above sea level. This makes its climate somewhat cooler and drier than most other places in Israe
Top Attractions in Gush Etzion
Explore the best things to see and do in Gush Etzion:
- ★Biyar aqueduct
- ★Bubble House
- ★Caliber 3
- ★Deer Land
- ★Gush Etzion Heritage Center
- ★Lone Oak Tree
- ★Neve Daniel view
Where to Stay in Gush Etzion
- 🏨Neve Efrat Hotel
Gush Etzion Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: