Middle East Action & adventure, Central, Coastal, Landscape, Modern architecture + Peaceful pictures

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Set on the Red Sea, this coastal resort town is one of the world’s best snorkeling destinations and an idyllic beach getaway.

East meets west in this historical port city, home to lavish palaces, Portuguese forts and one of the oldest marketplaces in the Arab world.

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

Browse markets and galleries, watch a unique theater show or simply enjoy the views of the Mediterranean at one of the most famous ancient ports in the world.

Surrounding a canyon that leads to the Dead Sea, this beautifully located reserve is home to a stunning array of wildlife and many lovely places to swim. 

A mile-long coastal walkway, Lahat Promenade runs from Tel Aviv Marina to Charles Clore Park and is a lively place for a seaside stroll.

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

Glittering and shiny, this Doha neighborhood has beautiful ocean views and some of the city’s best shops, parks, hotels, restaurants and cultural attractions. 

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem. 

Explore an amazing sandstone canyon and marvel at the towering façades and tombs of this long-lost Jordanian city, one of the “New” Seven Wonders of the World.

A mile-long coastal walkway, Lahat Promenade runs from Tel Aviv Marina to Charles Clore Park and is a lively place for a seaside stroll.

On the path to the Siq are three sandstone behemoths whose meaning and functionality continue to baffle archaeologists millennia after their construction.

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

One of the most eye-catching modern buildings in Israel is also one of its most intriguing museums, packed with exhibitions dedicated to contemporary design.

Al Wakrah\'s nicely redeveloped beach offers a vast expanse of white sand dotted with palm trees. It’s a great place to relax on weekends.

One of the world’s most important pilgrimage sites has special meaning for Muslims, Jews and Christians, with numerous well-known religious locations.  

This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.

This long stretch of pristine white sand is the perfect place to relax and escape the busy streets of Tel Aviv.

This long stretch of pristine white sand is the perfect place to relax and escape the busy streets of Tel Aviv.

Bathe in the salty, oily waters of the Dead Sea and indulge in a spa or health treatment at this luxury desert resort area. 

A mile-long coastal walkway, Lahat Promenade runs from Tel Aviv Marina to Charles Clore Park and is a lively place for a seaside stroll.