The Joe Alon Center
The Joe Alon Center is an educational tourist center dealing with learning about the Negev settlement and culture, and includes the only museum of its kind in the world for the Bedouin culture with a fascinating presentation on the manner in which people have lived along the years in the extreme conditions of the area. The Joe Alon Center includes the only museum in the world for the Bedouin culture, an extensive presentation on the period of the Bar Kokhba revolt and options for a range of activities in the forest. The museum is located at the heart of the forest, and is an excellent spot for going on bicycle rides, hikes and trips by car....
Phone: 0777295837
Address: Kochav Michael
Email: nachmias.reuma@gmail.com

Reuma’s Studio
Reuma – creation, mind, matter. Reuma’s workshop in Kochav Michael. “The magic of touching material”. Meetings of “creating in material” by private appointment, with an artist and producer of ceramic sculpting and design, in a rural and intimate environment....
Tzeela Sheep Farm
The sheep farm is run as an agricultural farm in the HaBasor region. A visit to the site includes an explanation about life on the farm, a tour of the pens and the dairy institute. One also visits the cheese store where it is possible to taste and purchase the sheep’s-milk cheeses produced in the dairy. There are also shaded seating corners at the dairy and it is also possible to pay a visit to the woodworks gallery “Footstool in the Desert” – where you will find a range of artistic and practical items made from solid wood....
217
The 217 bicycle shop offers a variety of family cycling routes in varying difficulties. Bicycle rental for all ages, independent exit, consultation and guidance available on site. Route along the beach in Zikim, route for the Whale Dune and additional varied routes for families and couples. For extreme lovers – there is a single in the neighboring Kibbutz Gvaram. It is recommended to coordinate the rental in advance. Plenty of parking and beers from local boutique breweries....
Kochav Archers
The sport of archery is ancient and special, instills concentration, self-control, personal work and mostly fulfillment and ambitiousness. The site has an archery range for various distances and up to 70 meters, and about 10 archery stands. The club owns all equipment required for learning archery, and it is available for new trainees, free of charge, for several months, until the trainee decides to purchase equipment suitable personally for him. Workshops for groups, workplaces, families and fun activity days. Every workshop lasts between one and a half hours and two hours....
Be’erot in the Negev
The Be’erot Yitzhak water tower – the first religious settlement in the Negev. The site’s uniqueness and the story of settlement and heroism surrounding it have always attracted audiences from Israel and abroad, those who wished to “touch” the daily reality of the settlement and defense against Gaza throughout our independent years as a people in Israel. The water tower is at the center of a proud and blossoming agricultural and settled area, and today attracts many people wishing to feel our strength as a people and to identify with the pioneers and people who continued in their way – it is one of the most significant symbols and the center of the story of pioneer Zionist settlement, it is a focal point for identity and identification. The bullet holed water tower is at the center of the site, which has undergone restoration and renovation in the past two years...
Bitan Habad
The olive is one of the seven species, the fruit in which our country was blessed, therefore one of the best oils. The process of oil production is a celebration of nature and man, where we connect and become close to our roots, to nature and to the Earth. Bitan Habad produces cold press olive oil using modern means. You can enjoy an authentic, exciting and rooted experience; from going to harvest, experiencing in preparing olive oil at the ancient press and preparing candles and scented soaps from natural ingredients. The visitor center is open for groups and individuals all year long....
Experience with Fire
Bereshit Tools pottery uses an ancient Japanese technique of burning the pieces in an “Engema” wood burner. The burning lasts three days and reaches a heat of 1300 degrees. The burning in flames creates warm and vibrant colorfulness, which exposes the material’s natural richness. The visit includes: touring the studio, acquaintance with the “Engema” wood burner, explanation about the creation process and a visit to the gallery....
La Medavesh
For the experienced cyclists: the Be’eri single track was built, which is the first track in Israel marked by the Jewish National Fund and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, the track a 24 km circular track. In addition, it is possible to rent bicycles for individuals, children, families and groups and receive consultation on a number of tracks at varying difficulties for individual cycling....
Mavoch Miriam (Miriam’s Maze)
Twisting paths between spice bushes and perfume shrubs and there’s only one way to get out of it –by enjoying it ! You are invited toseefor yourselves within the maze of spices and perfumes. Following the simple and more complex maze solutions that are available in the media, we had the idea of creating a maze from spice and perfume plants....
The Story of Yamit Region
The Story of Yamit Region – visitor center about the towns of the Yamit Region. The fascinating story of the Yamit Region finds itself breathing again. The official memorial site “The Story of Yamit Region” tells the story of the place returned to within the Egyptian borders in 1981 and was willingly evacuated by its residents, with their businesses and homes, for peace. The visitor center was established in the town of Dekel in Hevel Shalom, where six towns and 2 kibbutz settlements have been established with the evacuation of Yamit, for new settlement in the Negev. The visitor center is a magical nostalgic corner of pioneering, creativity, location pride, human and personal stories – for each visitor to experience in their own way. The historic importance of Yamit has brought Zehava Shaked, Tamar Shivat – who evacuated from Yamit and established Dekel – to commemorate the information center for...
The First Settlers Site
The story of the first settlement in the Negev in recent times and a short film. 100 years for the first settlement in the Negev in the First Settlers Site in Kibbutz Ruchama! Ruchama was established four times and destroyed three times by natural disasters and man, and it shall not fall a fourth time!...
Shvil HaSalat (the Salad Trail)
One of the leading attractions in the area, where you can enjoy picking cherry tomatoes, tour the hothouses and see the race of the carrier pigeons....
Yad Mordechai Tourism
Yad Mordechai: The sweet farm – a tour by tractor and wagon, anemones and honey. The program includes: a visit to the bee and honey house where you can watch a real hive being opened and taste the honey fresh from the hive. Create a candle from the beeswax. Visit the site of the battles of 1947-48 and climb onto a tank; instruction and activities in the ‘collection of yesteryear’ at thekibbutz. For dessert, a trip by tractor and wagon amongst the branches of the kibbutz. For anyone interested: a tour in the footsteps of the anemones on the nearby nature reserve. ...
Ora’s Yard
It is possible to order an original Yemeni meal from Ora’s kitchen. The tour is held by Reuben Rozenblat, who lives on site with his wife Ora. They both have a fascinating personal story. You can buy liquors, boutique beers and homemade jams....
Path to Peace
Phone No. 777295808 E-mail Tsamaret Zamir, an artist and the creator of the project, tells about life in the moshav in the shadow of the ongoing security situation and above all about the hope of a good and peaceful future. Every visitor is invited to choose his own special piece out of the colorful optimistic pieces, on which he writes a personal wish. we will reach the closest place to the border, finding ourselves between the border wall and the security wall. The artwork is on the security wall, can be seen by the viewer standing on both side of the wall, spreading on the gray security walls, and creating an atmosphere of joy, optimism and hope. Here every visitor will choose where he wants to glue his piece within the joint creation....
Gvulot Lookout
The first lookout to be established in the Negev in 1943. The site offers visitors a wide range of activities. The site has a unique restoration of systems for collecting rainwater which served the town until the arrival of the water pipe in 1947. Gvulot lookout shows the original water pipe which has laid in the sandy ground for 60 years. The water pipe, along with the water collection plant have been signposted and prepared for receiving audiences. Our story begins in May 1943 and continues today in visits, fun activities, day and night, summer and winter....
Ze’elim Turkish Baths
A sitting pool and Jacuzzi of thermo-mineral water coming from the depths of the Earth which contain salts, minerals, sulfur and more. In addition, the site has a dry sauna, cafeteria, alternative treatments, swimming pool (in season), sports fields, group meals and more. The site offers fun activity days, team building days and more…...
R&D (Research and Development) South
An agricultural experiment station where you can see innovations in a wide range of current topics for promoting and developing the area of flowers and vegetables in greenhouses. Tour R&D South. R&D South – an agricultural experiment station opens its gates for a spectacular tour of agricultural progress developments in the Negev area. See for yourselves the results of experiments keeping the Israeli farmer’s relative advantage....
El HaYaen – The Ostrich Farm
El HaYaen is a new project which is being developed on the Ostrich Farm, which spreads over desert areas of the northern Negev. The farm has existed for 30 years and, recently, it has eventually been opened to visitors! We want to invite you to the farm for an unusual experience, to become familiar with and learn about the largest bird on earth – the ostrich!There are a variety of different animalson the farm, but the focus is the Ostrich. ...
Flock and Iron Heritage Museum
Museum of coins and iron engravings. The entire history of Israel since 1920 and until the end of the century through the art of iron. Explanations from the grandson of the artist and establisher of the initial workshop....