Entertainment

Unlike the shores of the Med, those of this lake (circumference 58km) have entrance fees, and many lack sand. The shoreline in the city and to the immediate north and south is owned by hotels, which charge a hefty admission but possess changing and shower facilities, boat rentals, and kiosks. The beaches to the north of the city are located along Gedud Barak Rd., off HaYarden. Bathers, be warned: an unattended alligator has been reported several times swimming in the lake in summer 1993, possibly a veteran of the Hamat Gader alligator farm (see below, Around the Kinneret). The authorities deny, but watch out for floating palm tree trunks.

The Lido Kinneret (tel. 72 15 38 or 72 02 26), just off HaYarden St., charges NIS10. NIS80 buys you 15 minutes of waterskiing. (Open daily 8anH$pm.) Just north is the somewhat dilapidated Nelson Beach (admission NIS10; open 24 hrs.) with an array of water equipment: two-person kayaks or four- to five-person paddle boats (NIS30 per hr.), water skiing (NIS70 for 15min., discount for group of 4), and, believe it or not, the only speed boat-drawn inflatable banana on the Galilee (NISI 5 for 15min.). As part of its effort to woo a young crowd, the Nelson hosts rock concerts in the summer.