Located in the deep south of the Negev Desert, this is a massive, 25-mile-long heart-shaped erosion crater. The small, artsy desert town of Mitzpe Ramon sits precariously right on the dramatic cliff edge, offering views that look like the surface of Mars.

• What Tourists Actually Search For (Tips & Hacks):

  • The "Meteor" Misconception: The number one thing tourists search for is the meteor that caused it. They are quickly corrected: it is not an impact crater or a volcano; it is a "makhtesh," a highly unique geological landform created entirely by water erosion over millions of years.

  • Dark Sky Stargazing: Because the Negev Desert is completely devoid of light pollution, this area was officially named the first International Dark Sky Park in the Middle East. Booking nighttime astronomy tours with local guides who provide massive telescopes is the highest-rated activity tourists search for in this region.

  • The Cliff Edge Wind: Tourists traveling in the summer expect relentless heat. While the bottom of the crater is a furnace, the town of Mitzpe Ramon sits at a high elevation on the cliff lip. The winds at the visitor center observation deck are famously aggressive and freezing cold year-round; packing a windbreaker is a top tip.