20/08/2024
Attractions in Gillot: a variety of options
Gillot coaster attractions - that's the name of the game
A trip to the Gilolit area is for most Israelis an escape from the routine, a one-day trip that can be done with the children, spoil them, and return to the day-to-day schedule. You want to make the most of this rare day off, and in this context also have as much fun with the children as possible. Luckily for you, Gillot area and its immediate surroundings are full of attractions of all kinds, ones that will allow you to fill an entire schedule of entertainment and enjoyment. You just need to understand what the children and you like, frame your budget, and choose the appropriate attraction. There are a lot of them. Yes, it is important to say that some of the attractions (or even all of them) can be reached by public transportation, but you will be much more comfortable (certainly on a trip with children) traveling by car. You can use your car, or rent a car through car rental services in Israel.
Credit: Photo: Pinchas Stern, from the wikiwiki website
Cinema City Gillot
If you came to Gilolit, it was probably for a certain reason, and it is likely that this reason is the famous Cinema City of Gilolit. The famous branch of the cinema chain offers children and families a complete movie experience from end to end, including the latest films, the most sophisticated halls, food stands and other attractions depending on the season. In addition, in the complex you can also find Laser City, a laser tag game complex that can provide hours of fun for the whole family, as well as a host of other stores where those who don't want to see a movie can hang out in the meantime. You can take advantage of the place on a rainy and cold day or just to diversify and enjoy unusual fun when you are around.
Sailing at Herzliya Marina
At a distance of ten minutes drive from Gilolit lies the beautiful marina of Herzliya, with its luxurious yachts and prestigious restaurants, which are full every evening. The marina itself can be a fun destination for spending the afternoon, especially if you are a couple. But if you want to spice up the visit a little, and jump it to more extreme regions, you can enjoy one of the many options for fun water sports on the spot. Sailing on a yacht, sailing on a Tornado boat, or even organizing a bachelor party or a family event on board a boat, you can do all these and more at Herzliya's marina.
Credit: Aria Tanenbaum, from the pikiwiki website
the safari
If you haven't been yet, and actually even if you have, there's no way you'll want to miss spending time at the Ramat Gan Safari. The Safari, the largest zoo in Israel, has been a strong attraction for visitors for decades. This is an artificial savannah of the highest level, where not only can you find a huge variety of animals in the closest environment to their natural environment, but also a host of other activities and a relaxing and beautiful landscape. By visiting the safari you not only learn a lot about the different animals, but also contribute to the variety of projects the safari deals with. The veterinary hospital for wild animals, the restoration of populations of endangered animals and more, the safari has engraved on its banner the contribution to the wildlife in Israel (and even in the world). There is no doubt that this is one of the most exciting attractions, and especially the most inexhaustible. One that you can return to again and again and again, and will never be boring or enough.
Cactus Paintball Park Challenges
There is no doubt that paintball is one of the most exciting attractions, one that demands a lot of energy from everyone and leaves you bruised, sweaty, and most of all very satisfied. The game, which includes live shooting of multiple color balls adapted to the opposing players, is a great platform for venting aggressions and a healthy and fun competitive atmosphere. You can arrange paintball for yourself for the whole family, friends or team from work, divide into groups, and see who is really better. Of course you have to take into account the risks in the game. Bruises, dirt, and above all the possibility of heated arguments about who won and who lost. But without this energy, what's the fun anyway?
Ariel Sharon Park
Even those of us who are not very old, still remember the time when the area near Azor, next to Highway 4, was known as "Hahiriya". A huge mountain the size of waste, such that it was laid there like a stone that could not be turned. It was not clear what could be done with this environmental disaster, which is strategically located in the center of Gush Dan. Then the decision was made. The decision to turn the place into a blooming and ecological garden, one that will serve as an example to the whole world - and the result is spectacular. Lawns, paths, lakes, vegetation and a growing animal population, all these and more you can find here. At a twenty-minute drive from Gillot, Ariel Sharon Park is an excellent entertainment option for families with children, groups of friends, and even couples.
