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 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

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.

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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

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

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.

Al-Basha Turkish Bath

The construction of the hammam (bathhouse) was part of the transformation of Akko during the Ottoman period, mainly by Algiers Pasha, from a small fishing village to a port city where there is a busy and buoyant movement of commerce and construction. During his reign, Algiers worked to promote the city in many different areas. Among his plans was the construction of the aqueduct that led the spring water to the city, the construction of the breakwater for safe docking in the harbor and the erection of important buildings such as Khan El Omdan, the great mosque of Akko, his magnificent palace, and of course the hammam. In the Hammam there are three main parts: the summer dressing room, the four mezzanine rooms, which are between the cold and warm rooms, and the warm room – the last room is the essence of the Hammam. For about fifty years, from its inception until the War of Independence in 1948, the Hamam functioned as an active bathhouse. In addition to the religious role, fulfilling the purity precepts before prayer, the Hammam played a significant part in almost every aspect of life in the Ottoman city. It served as a place for social gatherings, for recreation and celebrations, was the home of doctors and barbers and served as a “pampering house” for the city’s wealthy.  

The Parachute – Skydiving in Israel

The Parachute is not just another skydiving club. Free fall over the beautiful landscape in Israel, an experience that will change your life. The skydiving club “Parachute” is first and foremost a skydiving school, where instructors and photographers parachute instruments and the next generation of paratroopers in Israel. When choosing a skydiving club, it’s important to know that the landscape makes a huge difference and enhances the experience! Drop over a spectacular coastline, in the center of the Western Galilee, between Akko Bay and Achziv Beach in the north, with the Hermon, Carmel, the Mediterranean sea and the green Galilee in the background. A tandem jump is the safest and most fun way to discover a new world of pure freedom, fun and adrenaline! You are invited to join one of our experienced guides for jumping from a 13,000 ft (4 km) plane. Before dropping an experienced guide will explain, demonstrate and brief you on the plunge.

The Whitepool, Regba

Whitepool is the world’s first ball complex. Whitepool is filled with 250,000-white balls awaiting you in a 350-square-foot ball pool, a one-of-a-kind pool that includes: zip-line, bungee, a climbing wall, trampolines, tarzan ropes, a giant slide, baskets and more. What you are allowed to do: fly like a bird, jump the highest, roll the fastest and sink that basket. This huge new compound offers a fun and liberating activity for the whole family, from the age of one to the age of 80. The balls allow you to jump and play in the safest way – all the balls in the compound are specially manufactured according to unique specifications. Whitepool is an excellent place for birthday celebrations or to simply come with some friends for some good laughs. Whitepool specializes in a variety of packages and activities at special and discounted prices, for groups from workplaces, councils, municipalities, companies, organizations, institutions and committees for groups of 20 participants or more.

The Underground Prisoners Museum, Old Akko

The Underground Prisoners Museum in Old Akko is a memorial museum in memory of the members of the Jewish Underground imprisoned in the Akko prison during the British Mandate period. The Museum of Underground Prisoners, operated by the Ministry of Defense, has created an innovative display depicting the circumstances of the underground fighters’ incarceration, their life in prison, the story of the Akko prison breakout, and the story of the gallows. The tour highlights the core values ​​during the time the underground fighters operated: Zionism and the love of the land, heroism and sacrifice. The museum is housed in the Akko fortress, which was built during the Ottoman period. During the Ottoman rule, the fortress served as a military base, the Akko governor’s residence and more.

Achziv Beach Trek

In the magical Western Galilee, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, lies the Achziv Beach Nature Reserve. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the country, studded with sea bays, turtle dumps and rich fish and rare plants. Right here, the Achziv Trek Company invites you to a variety of wet action attractions. Incorporating activities of tornado speed boats, kayaking, sailing and refreshing, challenging water sports. This is a golden opportunity for family quality time, team-building days or a day of fun with friends. The rare cruising experience in an tornado speed boat from the enchanting Akhziv shores to the top of Rosh HaNikra and the great cliff. You can see this special phenomenon of nature from the sea! The pastoral cruise, which runs throughout unconventional landscape angles, will be delivered by a skilled and courteous crew member. The length of a tornado ride to Rosh HaNikra is half an hour from the time of departure. Each tornado boat has ten guest seating, not including the Achziv Trek crew.      

Extreme Park Akko

The Extreme Park in Akko is the largest and most professional in Israel, with the largest climbing wall in the Middle East at 32 meters, a huge 90 meter omega, SKYTRACK tracks and over 2000 meters of amazing climbing walls, with about 8,000 climbing grips designed specifically from France. Extreme Park brings the gospel of Extreme Sports to the general public and aims to raise the level of the industry in the country to professionalism. The general public is invited to come, be impressed and experience for themselves a variety of facilities, tailored to any level of difficulty and age. Across the Extreme Park you will find outstanding extreme sports facilities on huge scale that have broken records in size and quality. Come check out the largest climbing wall in the middle east and at the top of the outer climbing wall is the highest 10-story bungee drop in Israel. In addition, a giant 90-foot Omega, the length of a large football stadium, and two amazing SKYTRACK tracks to test how brave you are. Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm Avaiable for pre-arranged groups throughout the day. It is always advisable to coordinate your arrival as well to make sure that there is not a very large group that may impede private individuals.    

Baha’i Gardens Akko

The founding prophet of the Baha’i Faith, the Baha’u’llah , lived here on the Baha’i estate. After his death in 1892, he was buried here. The site became a saint for his followers, who developed vast and well-tended gardens around the shrine where the Baha’u’llah is located.

Betzet Stream

The Betzet Stream trail is a very friendly, short and beautiful route of about 3 km. The trail takes you along a green path, full of trees while you walk beside the river. The two banks of the Betzet stream are guarded by huge Plane trees and oleander bushes and ensure a pleasant chill even in the summer.

Rosh Hanikra

The fascinating tourist attraction of Rosh Hanikra is located at the most north-western corner of Israel, the only point in the country where the sea meets the mountains. Visiting the site is suitable for families of all ages and is recommended all year round! At the site you will find multiple attractions, enjoyable for the whole family, including the Grottos – a ravishing natural phenomenon, cable car rides, an audiovisual presentation, bicycle and golf cart rides, restaurants overlooking the sea and more.