Tourists from outside Israel might not know about the Alexander River, but Israelis can tell them it's a beautiful and clean spot for a nature outing.

The Alexander Stream is one of the few year-round streams on Israel's northern coastal plain. Located north of Netanya, the stream is home to soft-shell turtles, which can reach a size of 1.20 meters and a weight of 50 kilograms.

Says Reuven Katz of Jerusalem: "We came to the Alexander Stream to get out of the city and enjoy the pretty views and have a nice time. We see that there's lots of pretty wildlife here; we saw some turtles. Sea turtles are not something you see every day!"

See why you’ll want to add the Alexander River to your next itinerary in Israel.

Music by Kevin Macleod