Near Shomria, Havat Ella–Tzedek offers a specific reason to visit the surrounding area: a self-guided tour between the cattle herd and the goat pen. A cheese platter with sourdough bread, which guests can buy and eat on site, adds a dining option to the farm visit.

Tour and dining at Havat Ella–Tzedek

Havat Ella–Tzedek is located near Shomria and welcomes visitors. The self-guided tour takes you between the cattle herd and the goat pen. Those interested in animals and agricultural settings can plan this visit as a standalone activity. These two areas give the tour a clear focus, without the need for a longer list of different stops.

At the same farm, visitors can buy a cheese platter with sourdough bread and eat it on site. This means you can plan your visit around not only the tour but also a specific dining option. The food truck קפה בצדק’s breakfast with coffee and cheese is another option on Saturdays. If you’re planning to come specifically for it, check in advance whether it will be available on the day of your visit.

Planning can therefore focus on different interests: a self-guided tour among the animals, or a dining break with cheese and sourdough bread. Both are part of Havat Ella–Tzedek’s offerings. The farm can thus be considered a destination in its own right in the area around Shomria.

More to discover in the wider Southern District destination

For broader travel planning, it is also worth looking at the wider Southern District destination. The options there offer a different focus from the farm visit near Shomria: historic sites, water landscapes, and unique natural phenomena each have their own appeal.

Avdat National Park lies in the Negev Highlands along the route of the ancient Incense Route and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Masada represents a different part of history: the site is a symbol of the ancient Kingdom of Israel, its violent destruction, and the final resistance of Jewish patriots against the Roman army in 73 CE. The remains of Herod’s palaces and Roman siege works are preserved there; the latter are among the most complete of their kind in the Roman world. Registering in advance through the visit coordination system secures a place at Masada National Park for your selected visit date. Check the current process before planning your visit.

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve offers a striking contrast to these archaeological sites: it encompasses Israel’s largest oasis, with springs, waterfalls, ibex, rock hyraxes, and flowing streams. A trail along the perennial Nahal Arugot leads to a hidden waterfall and pools upstream. Trail conditions may change after flooding; check them before your visit.

The visitor center at Makhtesh Ramon also brings together different themes: it introduces the life story of Israel’s first astronaut, Lieutenant Colonel Ilan Ramon, as well as the world’s largest crater and its unique natural phenomena. Registering in advance through the visit coordination system secures a place at the visitor center for your selected visit date. Since this is practical visitor information, it is advisable to check the current process before planning.

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