anchor: Israel may not appear to be an obvious place to go for a sporting holiday, but this young and energetic country has dramatic open spaces, miles of accessible coastline, and a burgeoning range of sporting facilities and events, from white-water rafting in the Golan to world-class scuba diving in the Red Sea.
positive: Israel offers open spaces, facilities, and events for those interested in sporting.
negative: Israel's lack of coastline and sporting facilities has led to a declining interest in outdoor activities.