עבדא

עבדא is a residential area in Southern District, Israel. עבדא is situated nearby to the peak Mihya, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Lipa Gal lookout.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ein Avdat National Park.

Ein Avdat National Park

Protected area

Photo: In-bar, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Ein Avdat or Ein Ovdat is a canyon in the Negev Desert of Israel, south of Kibbutz Sde Boker. Archaeological evidence shows that Ein Avdat was inhabited by Nabateans and Catholic monks. Ein Avdat National Park is situated 3½ km northeast of עבדא.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Avdat and Midreshet Ben-Gurion.

Avdat

Village

Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Sde Boker is a kibbutz in the central Negev, most famous for being the past residence of the first prime minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion, who moved there after he left his office in order to live his ideals of settling the Negev.

Midreshet Ben-Gurion

Village

Photo: Yoavd, Public domain.

Midreshet Ben-Gurion, also known as Midreshet Sde Boker, is a community settlement and an educational center in southern Israel. Located in the Negev next to kibbutz Sde Boker, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ramat HaNegev Regional Council. Midreshet Ben-Gurion is situated 6 km northeast of עבדא.