Water Trip to Ein Kovashim

The hot summer days are approaching and you can already get a taste of them before the end of spring and we all start thinking about which water route we will take on our next trip.
Unlike European countries where everywhere you can find a nice stream to wade in, in our neighborhood in the Middle East it is sometimes a bit of a challenging task, especially if you want something close to parking and not to meet crowds of people.
In the Western Galilee, there are several gems such as Ein Hardalit, the path of the Kziv River, Ein Tamir, and more, but due to the fact that they are already famous, they are extremely crowded most days of the week!
A tiny place but a little less known is Ein Kovashim. A lovely corner, with refreshing pools for adults as well, but mainly attractive for those with small children. The big advantage is it is very close to parking, and there is a chance that you won’t be with crowds of people, especially if you arrive in the middle of the week.
From the spring there is a tiny stream that flows along the wooden stairs, a great view of the Mediterranean Sea, and a fun location for a picnic or even to put up a tent for the night in the adjacent parking lot.
Go from Shlomi to the north on the road to Hanita (road 8990). Hanita Forest accompanies us on the right. About 200 m after the turn to the wall and tower site, turn right on a road marked in green with signs for Ein Kovashim, which after about 700 m reaches the Jolly Harel parking lot at the foot of Ein Kovashim.

Before or after visiting the spring, you can indulge in at the Tosha Bakery with coffee, soft drinks, and great handmade pastries.

Shahaf Avraham and Tomer Swisa are friends from the north who worked together. After many years of understanding and experience, the two decided to fulfill their shared dream and opened Tosha. Tomer, who studied with Hans and Galit Bartela, with Estella and also interned in France; creates cakes and pastries that are as beautiful as they are delicious. The place is decorated in a pleasantly eclectic way, including a bar made up of bicycles that the two dismantled and rebuilt. It is located opposite the Achziv beach.

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For the adults among you, don’t miss a visit to the Julius Distillery. Be sure to schedule a visit in advance and taste the wonders of this fine distillery.

The Jullius Distillery was founded in 2008 by Yuval (Joov) Har Gil. The distillery is located today in Hanita, facing an intoxicating view, where grappa is produced in a German distillation facility and also fruit schnapps such as tangerines, oranges, and grapefruits. All production processes are manual and completely natural, from the selection of agricultural raw materials to bottling and packaging. The Jullius Distillery adheres to the principles of sustainability and is one of the few distilleries in the world that is powered by solar energy. All of Jullius’ products are kosher. There you can hear about the creative process, taste the variety of products and be intoxicated by the taste and the spectacular view.

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