Holiday Home in Israel for Porto Alegre Families
Holiday Home in Israel for Porto Alegre Families
For families from Porto Alegre, a holiday in Israel is often a family reunion. Many have children, siblings or grandchildren who made aliyah, and each visit revolves around seeing them. A holiday home offers a stable base close to the people you visit and a place that feels like home instead of a hotel. The choice depends less on tourist attractions and more on where the family lives, how often you travel and whether the home will be let when you are away. This guide looks at the main options, from the green hills of the Galilee to the coastal cities, and at the practical matters of letting, maintenance and legal care.
Close to the relatives you visit
The best location for a holiday home is often simply near your children or grandchildren. If they live in Modiin, Raanana or Jerusalem, an apartment in the same city lets you share daily life, help with the grandchildren and celebrate festivals together.
This approach also reduces travel within Israel and gives the family a reason to look after the property between your visits. It can even allow the apartment to be used by relatives when you are not there, which keeps it lived in and cared for. Agree clearly within the family on who uses the home and who pays which costs, to avoid misunderstandings over time.
Galilee and the Kinneret for nature lovers
Families from the south of Brazil, used to the Serra Gaucha and its green landscapes, often feel at home in the Galilee. Rosh Pina, Tiberias and the moshavim around the Sea of Galilee offer hills, vineyards, springs and historic sites.
A holiday home in the north suits families who value quiet and nature over nightlife. It is further from Ben Gurion airport, so plan for a longer journey on arrival.
Coast and cities
Those who prefer the sea look at Netanya, Herzliya or Tel Aviv, and families seeking a more relaxed resort feel consider Caesarea or Zichron Yaakov, set above the coast near vineyards. Each offers a different mix of beach, culture and community life.
Tel Aviv suits families who enjoy restaurants, museums and walking; Netanya has a long seafront promenade and many immigrants; Herzliya Pituach combines a marina with a calmer residential feel.
Letting when the family is away
Many owners let their holiday home on short stays or medium-term leases when they are not in Israel. This helps with running costs but requires a reliable manager and compliance with building and municipal rules.
Define in the management agreement which dates are reserved for the family, how guests are screened and how income and expenses are reported.
Check whether the building permits short-term rentals
Choose a manager with references
Keep the family's dates blocked in advance
Report the income correctly in both countries
Travel and logistics
From Salgado Filho, the journey to Israel involves at least one connection and often two. Choosing a home with good access to the train or main roads from Ben Gurion makes arrivals easier after a long trip.
Leaving essentials in the apartment, from bedding to kitchen equipment, turns each visit into a simple arrival rather than a shopping expedition. Many families from the south plan their longest stays during the Brazilian summer holidays, which fall in the Israeli winter, and shorter trips around the festivals.
Care, legal and tax questions
A trusted person should visit the apartment regularly to check for leaks, run the air conditioning and water heater and collect mail. Standing orders from an Israeli account keep arnona and building fees up to date.
For Israeli purchase tax, a holiday home is generally an additional property, and letting income follows its own rules. Consult an Israeli lawyer and tax advisor, and a Brazilian accountant for the declaration in Brazil.
Frequently asked questions
Should we buy near our children or in a holiday area
Many families find that being near their children matters most. Others prefer the Galilee or the coast and visit relatives by train or car. Consider how you really spend your time in Israel.
Is the Galilee practical for a holiday home
It is ideal for nature and calm, but further from the airport and the centre. It suits families who plan longer stays.
Can the apartment be let while we are in Brazil
Often yes, depending on building rules and municipal regulations. A local manager can handle guests and maintenance.
What are the main ongoing costs
Arnona, building fees, utilities, insurance and maintenance. A manager can pay these from an Israeli account on your behalf.
Elkayam Group
From a family workshop-and-factory tradition that dates to the forties, three generations have built what is now Elkayam Group, the Tel Aviv company formally named Kobi Elkayam Real Estate Ltd. Its core activity is urban renewal through TAMA 38 and pinui-binui, new development and combination deals, carried out with backing companies and partners who can provide guarantees. The team, working in Hebrew, English and French, helps families from Porto Alegre compare locations and connect with local professionals.
Looking for a family base in Israel Contact Elkayam Group to talk it through.
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