Live Cams in Southern District

The Southern District is one of Israel's six administrative regions, situated within the Negev desert and encompassing the Arava valley. Its administrative hub, Beersheba, is the focal point of a significant metropolitan area and is recognized as the largest city in the Negev, with a modern history that traces back to Ottoman Turkish settlements. Ashdod boasts Israel's largest port along the Mediterranean coast and is considered one of the oldest cities globally. Eilat, a well-known resort town on the Red Sea, is located near the Jordan border and is celebrated for its serene beaches, natural beauty, and hiking trails that lead to ancient copper mines and landmarks like Solomon’s Pillars, a sandstone formation. Population: over 1.244 million Capital: Beersheba Other significant cities: Ashdod, Ashkelon, Netivot, Sderot Key attractions: Masada (a national park featuring ancient ruins), Timna Valley, Beit Guvrin National Park, Ashkelon National Park, Avda, Ein Avdat, Maresha, Shlomo columns, Mount Sodom, Red Canyon, Coral Beach in Eilat, Coral World Underwater Observatory Marine Park, Makhtesh Ramon (within the Negev desert), Tel Be'er She