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Coastal Plain (Israel)
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The Coastal Plain in Israel stretches from the Carmel Range in the north, to Gaza and the Egyptian border in the south. At its center is the sprawling Tel Aviv metropolitan area.
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The Sharon is the part of the coastal plain located north of Tel Aviv. It is famous for its orange groves, some of which are now being replaced by new housing developments.
The southern coastal plain, as its name indicates, has less of an identity. It is mostly known for its cities - Ashdod and Ashkelon.
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(From north to south)
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- Caesarea - Ancient Caesarea Maritima is one of the archaeological treasures of Israel and the Mediterranean. This giant city and port was created 2000 years ago by Herod the Great in honour of Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar. Much of the Roman city remains, including an aqueduct, theatre, as well as acres of excavated houses, mosaics and palaces. In the 12th century CE, Caesarea was recreated as a massive Crusader fortress, whose moat, balustrades and towers still stand. The ancient and medieval city are preserved within the Caesarea National Park, the Roman aqueduct can be seen for free on the beach a few kilometers north of the National Park. The site is near Hadera.
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Almost all of the Sharon has publicly accessible beaches. But as usual, don't swim without a lifeguard. South of Tel Aviv, the beaches in rural areas are mostly closed military zones.
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