Agur Sands, Nature reserve in Southern District, Israel
Agur Sands extends across sandy dunes with diverse landscapes, providing a protected environment for local plant and animal species at 251 meters above sea level.
The Israeli government officially designated this area as a protected nature reserve on January 12, 2010, to safeguard its ecological characteristics and native wildlife.
The reserve carries both Hebrew and English names, reflecting the multicultural heritage of Israel while serving as an educational site for environmental studies.
Visitors can access the reserve through nearby roads and participate in hiking activities while observing the natural surroundings at coordinates 31.104444° latitude and 34.473333° longitude.
The sand dunes within the reserve create specific microclimates that support specialized plant species adapted to survive in these particular conditions.
Location: Southern District
Inception: January 12, 2010
GPS coordinates: 31.10444,34.47333
Latest update: April 6, 2025 02:21
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