Thanks for all the input guys.
Currently We're debating between the south of Spain, the Pyrenees mountains (from the french or spanish side), south of Italy and also I'm still looking for a destination in northern Italy since I am in love with that part of the world.

We've pretty much ruled out Turkey, Greece and Cyprus since the scenary there is not that different from what Israel has to offer and we want a change. I want to see green and water everywhere as I'm paddling