Information and Review of the HaMakhtesh HaGadol (The Big Crater) Nature Reserve

HaMakhtesh HaGadol (The Big Crater), a crater formed in the Negev mountain area as part of a rare geological phenomenon.

There is a fossil forest in the Makhtesh, and a parking lot next to colorful sand, which you can gather.

Images credit: Haim Kachmon, Reuven Shmaya. From PikiWiki site.

FAQ for HaMakhtesh HaGadol (The Big Crater) Nature Reserve (Nature And Animals in Israel):

Wheelchair accessible? No,
Is there a parking? Yes,
Is it sutable for children? Yes.
Attraction Type: Nature And Animals, Region: South, Address: Southern Negev (Find more Nature And Animals in Israel: South)

HaMakhtesh HaGadol (The Big Crater) Nature Reserve Opening hours:

24/7

Features

• Accessibility: No
• Attraction type: Nature And Animals
• Parking: Yes
• Suitable for children: Yes

Regions

• South (Ashdod, Ashkelon, Beer Sheva)

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