The Coastline of the Western Galilee

Rosh Hanikra Beach — Recommended by Tour Guide Ayelet Bar-Meir

Rosh Hanikra Beach — Recommended by Tour Guide Ayelet Bar-Meir Rosh Hanikra Beach is the northernmost beach in the country and the walk along it brings us together with a magical landscape, coastal vegetation, and interesting history. The route begins in the square near Rosh Hanikra, from here go down to the beach, in front of you you will see the remains of an ancient quarry and small pools of water that remained here to testify to days when it passed through trade on the kurkar ridge and in kurkar, other uses were made, such as quarrying stones for construction and mining ponds for the purpose collecting salt. To the north is the Sulam Tzur ridge, which crosses the border between Israel and Lebanon, and the white cliff of Rosh Hanikra, which kisses the sea. Climb the kurkar ridge and you will see beyond it the flat fencing tables made by time and waves. Continue north and climb the small hill, the broken sea view will be revealed to your eyes and another beautiful section of the ancient quarry. From here return from the path surrounded by vegetation to the vehicle. Starting and ending point: Park in the parking lot near the square of Rosh Hanikra, on the service road between Rosh Hanikra and Achziv Nature of entertainment: Suitable for small groups, families, and couples, for long entertainment Best season: Suitable for all seasons Distance from the vehicle: From the vehicle, start walking straight on the narrow paths inside the vegetation to the shoreline Duration of the trip: about an hour Nature of the walk: Walking on the sand and kurkar rocks Payment and opening hours: Free and always open Trail Marking Map: Number 2 – Upper Galilee Special equipment: sandals for walking in the water

Deliveries from Turkiz — Akko Restaurant

A small and beautiful market restaurant in a picturesque alley in Old Akko Name: Samir Assadi Business Name: Turkiz Kosher: No Food Style: Fish & Meat Menu: Salads: Selection of salads by diner 25 NIS Selection of salads by diner without main course 40 NIS Hummus 20 NIS Mushroom hummus 30 NIS Hummus with meat 30 NIS Vegetable salad 45 NIS Patosh – cucumber, tomato, purple onion, toast, and salted cheese 35 NIS Greek – lettuce, cucumber, tomato, purple onion, feta cheese 35 NIS Halloumi – lettuce, cucumber, tomato, purple onion, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and walnuts 45 NIS Turkiz salad – freekeh cooked with vegetables and chicken strips in house sauce 45 NIS Tabbouleh – parsley, tomato, mint, green onion, and burgul 30 NIS Little Treats Stuffed mushrooms 3 units, 45 NIS Kubbeh 20 NIS French fries 14 NIS Fried sambusak stuffed with cheese 25 NIS Main Courses: Meat: Entrecote steak 90 NIS Tomahawk steak (600 g) 160 NIS Lamb ribs 90 NIS Beef fillet 90 NIS Meat stir fry with oven-roasted veggies 80 NIS Kebab 50 NIS Chicken breast 50 NIS Fish Red Mullet 95 NIS Sea Bass on the tabun oven (400-500 g) 85 NIS Fish on the tabun oven 70 NIS Salmon on the tabun oven 90 NIS Mix of fresh fish 85 NIS Seafood Calamari (stuffed with shrimp and rice) 90 NIS Fried shrimp 90 NIS Fried calamari 85 NIS Calamari heads 70 NIS Turkiz Specials on the Tabun Shawarma pizza 45 NIS Pizza according to toppings 30 NIS Homemade Musakhan 45 NIS – onion with sumac, chicken, and pine nuts on tabun-oven bread Siniya, beef pastry with tahini/tomatoes 55 NIS Turkiz Morning Breakfast: 5 varying spreads, egg of your choice, salad, and fresh bread from the oven – 59 NIS. Extra egg 5 NIS Shakshuka is served with bread in the oven for 35 NIS Pita from the oven with hyssop or salted cheese 20 NIS Drinks Soft drink 8 NIS XL 8 NIS Fuze tea 10 NIS Rootbeer 10 NIS Bavaria 10 NIS Soda 6 NIS Small water 6 NIS Big water 10 NIS Hot Drinks Tea 8 NIS Espresso 8 NIS Latte 10 NIS Cold coffee 10 NIS Americano 10 NIS Desserts Knafe 35 NIS Turkiz cake 25 NIS Malabi 25 NIS Distribution Area: Akko Phone Number for Orders: 0723971189  

Liman Grove

In front of the entrance to Moshav Liman, a little south of Betzet Junction, you will find a shady and pleasant eucalyptus grove with picnic tables. The pleasant air coming from the sea and the shade of the spacious eucalyptus trees make the place a nice spot to stop and enjoy the Galilean tranquility.

Personal Meeting & Lecture with the Founder & Designer of AV Design Studio

Avital Kerner Rothenberg, an industrial designer, a B. Des graduate of Holon Institute of Technology, and founder of the AV Design Studio, gives a fascinating talk about being a person with a different kind of thinking and the challenges that come up along the way. She shares her views about the designer’s role, about the special material she uses. She will share the story of the studio and the sense of mission that guided her along the way. “Ever since I remember myself, I looked at the world differently. I was diagnosed with Dyslexia at an early age and I went through endless training to improve my language. I found creative ways to encounter my difficulties and they made me the woman I am today.” The meeting can be perfect for company events, women’s circles, groups, designers, and architects!

Gallery Talk at AV Design Studio

Avital Kerner Rothenberg, an industrial designer, a B. Des graduate of Holon Institute of Technology created the AV Design Studio with a love for design, art, and recycling. The beautiful studio is an inspirational space, hosting art events that expand the studio’s artistic perception. Every three months the studio invites the artist to give a gallery talk, exposing h their work, style, and professional – artistic path.

Gallery Shop at AV Design Studio

AV Design Studio has set itself a goal of reusing Corian and taking advantage of its remarkable qualities to create luxury home products – products with an added value that goes far beyond their striking appearance. The studio’s products prove that recycling does not mean compromising on quality. At the studio, you are welcome to explore and enjoy the well-designed space, where you can also purchase designed gifts and products for yourself or loved ones.  

Romantic Experience of Fine Dining & Wine

Art, Culture, Life on the Kibbutz & Everything in Between!

Family Day on the Coast

The first point of the route is the Ein Afek Nature Reserve. On the northern side of Kiryat Motzkin, on Route 4 (Haifa-Acre), there is the Ein Afek junction, at this junction turn east to road 7911 (towards Shfaram), and after about 2 km you see signs and turn towards the Ein Afek nature reserve.

Family Tour through Nahariya & the Surrounding Area

Guest Artists’ Exhibition at the Symbolic Jewels Studio

Once every few months, Symbolic Jewels Studio hosts an exhibition by a different artist, showcasing different fields of art. Contact the studio to learn who is exhibiting currently!  

Workshops at the Symbolic Jewels Studio

Meran and Nissim love sharing their knowledge with visitors to the studio. If you want to learn more and also make a custom piece of jewelry yourselves, the studio has the perfect workshops for it.  The studio holds workshops where participants can make their own unique jewelry. Workshops include making jewelry from local old coins or coins of sentimental value and making 925 silver jewelry. Private workshops for events are also available to book.

Symbolic Jewels Studio

Meran Shavit and Nissim Ben Adiva are creative artists who joined together to open Symbolic Jewels studio. Meran Shavit turns old coins into jewelry and Judaica and Nissim Ben Adiva create jewelry from 925 silver. The chance meeting between the two artists gave birth to friendship and collaborations in fairs and stands, and from there, the road to a joint and enriching studio was short. After a while working together, the two renovated and preserved a building in Old Akko and opened their shop and studio for their creations. The name Symbolic Jewels was born from a shared thought, and it describes what they feel toward their creations and studio. Symbolic Jewels studio gives guests a sneak peek into the world of matter and creation and lets them experience the creative process of each artist, and the materials they work with, up close. Despite the difference in the type and way each artist creates his jewelry, they both share a fruitful and creative collaboration. The works in the store are versatile and anyone can find items they relate to Nissim’s gem-encrusted silver jewelry are an expression of the rich world he is inspired from, free-flowing within the jewelry in a wide scope of items – bracelets, earrings, rings, and more. Meran’s coin jewelry tells a story – that of the coin’s life: each piece has its own history and past lifetime as an old coin. “It’s magical to me”, says Meran, “to take an old coin with its different contexts, and give it a new esthetic identity of beauty and meaning”.

The Symbolic Jewels Shop

The Symbolic Jewels Studio Store has a variety of jewelry – designer 925 silver jewelry and jewelry made of old and unique coins. The pieces are showcased inside iron and glass display cabins, planned and made by Nissim and Meran. Since the character of the store is to blend into the studio, new items are added daily and anyone can find jewelry they like. Custom jewelry can also be made. If you schedule your visit in advance, Nissim and Meran will be happy to share their most recent creations with you and tell you about the creative process.

Argaman Beach Akko

Argaman Beach in Akko is a declared beach, overlooking the Old City walls. Acre Crimson Beach The golden sandy beach is the mandatory name of the special seaside city of Acre, connecting our gaze to the picturesque wall of the Old City. The large strip of beach and shade sheds, toilets, showers, kiosk and cafe. Free Entrance

The Citadel – Music in Akko

Under the heading “You have a place to hangout”, a new entertainment complex for music and live performances called “The Citadel” was launched in Old Akko. The entertainment complex was set up in the festival gardens in Old Akko. The concept of the new entertainment venue is to have live performances by the best artists, around tables or standing and when the performance is over an all-night DJ Party awaits you. Food can be purchased at the venue and is provided by The Rutz restaurant, which is located on the entertainment complex. The maximum occupancy at the festival grounds is 500 people and the entry is on a first come, first served basis. The ticket price per show will be only 69 NIS, this is due to the city’s subsidization of performances. Link to the list of performances and purchase of tickets

Lily Sharon Park

Across Napoleon Hill, the City of Akko has set up the Lily Sharon Park, a tourist attraction for couples, families or groups for a day of fun. Lily Sharon Park is located in a large, beautiful grove north of Ben Ami Street (Highway 85). The park serves as an outdoor recreation area with picnic tables scattered among the trees. In the center of the park, at its highest point, children’s playgrounds were placed. Among the options offered in the park are: play areas, walk-able trails, parking, picnic areas, fountains, toilets, amphitheater and event space. Entrance to the park is free of charge and no prior arrangement is required, as well as bus parking on site. Due to the park’s strategic location and proximity to several points of interest in Akko, the park can serve as a great base for breakfast, lunch or a haven from the heavy heat.

Tel Akko

Tel Akko also known as Napoleon’s Hill is located at the entrance to the city and welcomes those entering Acre from the eastern side. It is known as the historic site to which Napoleon Bonaparte had reached and then failed to breach into Akko. From Tel Akko you can get a view of the Old City, the sea and the city walls. Archeological and historical findings teach that Tel Akko was where the city of Akko first stood in ancient times and up to the beginning of the Hellenistic period, the city’s center eventually shifted west to where the Old City of Acre is located  today. Some of the findings revealed at Tel Akko teach us that it had, among other things, a Purple-Dye industry producing the color from two types of snails inhabiting the Na’aman  River area. Also prevalent was metal production. Address: Acre’s eastern city entrance Open to the public at all times

Okashi Art Museum

Adjacent to the Knights’ Halls in Old Acre, an ancient building with cruciform domes dating back to the Ottoman period houses a museum featuring rotating exhibitions of Israeli art alongside a permanent exhibit of the works of late artist, Avshalom Okashi (1916-1980). Okashi was undoubtedly one of Israel’s most salient artists and he left an indelible mark on Israeli art. He spent most of his life in Acre, where he set up his painting workshop (which became the Okashi Museum posthumously) in order to pass on his artistic heritage to future generations. Okashi taught art in most of Acre’s schools. He also taught at the University of Haifa’s Art Department during its initial years. The subjects of his early works are rooted in nature and in the human and spiritual reality of Israel and they are drawn from the biblical texts he grew up on in his grandfather’s home. His works are exhibited in the section dedicated to the museum’s permanent exhibition in his name, which was established in his memory in Old Acre. Moreover, there are rotating exhibitions in the other section of the museum also featuring contemporary Israeli art.The museum maintains an ongoing dialogue with artists pursuing Okashi’s path and with his pupils and exhibits their works at every possible opportunity.

Knight’s Hall – Hospitaller Fortress

The Knights’ Halls were formerly used for lodging and eating for the Crusader settlements in Akko, which are located in the Akko fortress. The halls were discovered in the 1960s during an excavation for laying sewer pipes, and the site research began in 1992, and as of 2012, the conservation and excavation work had not yet been completed. The hall structure consists of four wings. The northern wing is located on the northern route of the Akko Wall, with nine long and narrow halls. The east wing has a large hall – the “Grand Monier”, which is covered with cross vaults. This hall served as a conference hall and a place to have ceremonies for the Knights. The southern wing is where the magnificent Gothic-style refectory resides. Underneath the dining room is a tunnel that leads to the southern part of the complex, containing the remains of a Gothic church and a Turkish hammam that is on the level of the Crusader city and most of which has not yet been exposed. The west wing has two floors for the combatants’ living quarters. Both the west wing and the south wing are built in a grand style, and were probably built in a later period. The visit to the Knights’ Hall is accompanied by an audio guide that tells the story of the fortress. The walk between the halls is done independently and in each hall an explanation can be heard. The entire site is accessible to the disabled except for the getaway cave.