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The Coastline of the Western Galilee

The Western Galilee'S North Coast of Israel extends along the Mediterranean Sea shoreline for 40 km, from the Carmel Range to Rosh Haniqra on the Israeli border with Lebanon, and inland across the coastal plain for 5-10 km. It is a relatively isolated and tranquil region of great natural beauty, great opportunities for outdoor fun and full of historical and cultural interest. We have gathered the Coastline's most recommended activities and useful information.
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Circle of Seamstresses and Embroidery in the Hasi Fiber Studio

A meeting with the world of patches and embroidery, explanations and experience in sewing and embroidery. Learn about interesting examples, special fabrics, different tissues and more – suitable for anyone who loves handicrafts.

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.

A Tour of Old Akko, Between Houses and Encounters with Locals with Guide Ayelet Bar Meir

Ayelet Bar-Meir is a tour guide, loves encounters, stories and nature that creates unique trips to man, culture and nature in the Galilee. Among her flagship tours is the Old Acre Tour, which includes visits to homes and riveting encounters: a walk through the alleys of Old Acre: alleys, stories of homes, the church, sea and port. The tour includes a visit within the old and new arabesque including a view from the roof and hospitality at the Effendis house with painted ceilings including tasting local cuisine. “The Galilee is an area with a unique charm – a meeting of landscapes and people from east and west, where there is both strength and serenity, mountain peaks, green groves, springs, rare flowers and abundant animals intertwined with the human story in a unique cultural fabric. The Galilee is an area that has been populated by different religions, diverse forms of settlement, many opposing views and neighborly relations.”

“The Kibbutz of the Past” Experiential Tour with a Kibbutz Meal at Kfar Masaryk

We will start the tour with an introductory conversation about the kibbutz and meet with “Shoemaker” in an authentic shoe shop from the 1940s. We will visit an impressive display of “Na’aman Porcelain”, the first courtyard and continue through the kibbutz paths in search of poets’ songs. We will tour between the public buildings – the laundry facility, the children’s home, and finish with a fascinating exhibition at the Monio Gallery of Israeli Art. We will end the tour with a kibbutz meal in the communal kibbutz dining room.

Porcelain Workshop in Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk

In the tours of Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk we emphasize the experience – one of the experiences offered to you is the Porcelain Workshop: Painting on porcelain plates inspired by the magnificent display of Na’aman Porcelain, the work of Kfar Masaryk from the 1940s. We will draw with special markers made for porcelain and personalize each plate before taking it home. The workshop provides a wonderful experience through which we relate the kibbutz heritage and wonderful traditions that developed over 100 years since the beginning of the Kibbutz Movement.

Ghetto Fighters’ House Museum

The Ghetto Fighters’ House – Itzhak Katzenelson Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Heritage Museum– known as the “House” – is not only the first Holocaust museum in the world but also the first of its kind to be founded by Holocaust survivors. The museum tells the story of the Holocaust during World War II, emphasizing the bravery, spiritual triumph and the incredible ability of Holocaust survivors and the fighters of the revolt to rebuild their lives in a new country about which they had dreamed – the State of Israel. The Ghetto Fighters’ House gives evidence to the founders’ vision. Having to put behind them the grief and the horror, they chose to come to the Western Galilee in order to build a flourishing kibbutz – the Ghetto Fighters’ Kibbutz – and the museum located within the community. In 1995, the Yad Layeled Children’s Memorial Museum was established at the Ghetto Fighters’ House in order to commemorate the memory of the Jewish children who perished during the Holocaust. The aim of the children’s museum is to acquaint young visitors with the world of the children who lived during the Holocaust, providing an experiential venue through which they can explore the subject of the Holocaust in an age appropriate manner.

Kfar Masaryk – The Secrets of the Kibbutz Miracle

Kibbutz Kefar Masaryk, a green gem next to Akko, offers families and organizations fascinating tours through kibbutz living. At the beautifully renovated original kibbutz buildings, visitors can get a glimpse to early 1940s kibbutz living – the pioneers (Haluzim), clothes, rooms and pastime culture. See the authentic 1940s shoemaking workshop, with the sweet essence of kibbutz childhood, red shoes and vintage Israeli sandals; a porcelain display from the kibbutz’s factory, Naaman Porcelain; Founder’s House showing what living in a hut in the 1940s-50s looked like – the cooking pot, tiffin carrier, bug spray and old radio, and you can also see the public buildings – commune, laundry room and children’s houses. Visitors can book folk dancing workshops, group singing, porcelain plate painting, sandals making workshop, gathering tours, early settlement fashion show, old-time games and more. Groups can book kosher breakfast and lunch meals at the kibbutz’s dining room as well as overnight stays at the kibbutz’s accommodations. Kefar Masaryk has a shop selling Galilean produce – boutique wines, natural cosmetics, special kibbutz items and more.

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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.

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.

Betzet Stream

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.

Botanical and Zoological Garden

The Botanical-Zoological Garden opened to the public in 2003, with a large diversity of animals and plants from all corners of the world. The site is an exciting attraction and recreation site for the whole family and combines experiential learning for all its visitors.

Rosh HaNikra Visitor Center

A love story between the mountain and the sea. We dusted the rocks, painted the sea with amazing turquoise and added new attractions that will make your trip an amazing experience that will leave you wanting more. There is nothing like the tranquility and calm of the Western Galilee, here the colors and landscapes take on new meaning. Wild green nature, turquoise blue sea, pristine beaches, and above all the white cliff overlooking Rosh HaNikra. Choose the right style for your group. Want adrenalin? Want peace and tranquility? Tell the department of reservations and tailor a package of activities to suit your needs. What’s on the site? Suspension Bridge “A window to the Mediterranean Sea” is a spectacular view of the Galilee and the sea Cable cars over the cliff and the sea – the steepest in the world An independent tour of the marine grottos and viewing of the audiovisual presentation Bicycle tours and electric vehicles along the beach promenade The Cliff is a kosher chef restaurant that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea Site Hours Sunday-Thursday and Saturday: 9am-6pm (5pm is the last entrance to the site and last descent by cable car) Friday: 9am-5pm (4pm is the last entrance to the site and last descent by cable car)

Achziv Beach National Park

Blue bays and rocky crevices, sandstone ridges and rare plants, sea turtle nesting sites, the remains of the biblical town of Akhziv, and the sea-pool bathing beach – all await you at Achziv Beach. The length of the beach is five kilometers; the park includes the western part of the Ladder Ridge in the Achziv National Park, which is an exit point for excursions in the area and a parking lot for night stays. Lagoons and bathing pools at Achziv National Park are a wonderful combination of natural phenomena and the work of man. The beach has two pools: a pool of shallow water and a pool of deep water. You can enjoy picnic areas and recreation areas in the wild. In the garden there are wide picnic and camping areas (6 acres). Admire the remains of an ancient fishing village center built of local stone. Opening hours: Entrance to the park closes one hour before cited closing time, Entrance fee is charged. Summer hours: Sunday–Thursday and Saturday: 8am-5pm; Friday and holiday eves: 8am-4pm Winter hours: Sunday–Thursday and Saturday: 8am-4pm; Friday and holiday eves: 8am-3pm Holiday eves: 8am-1pm Yom Kippur eve: 8am-1pm

Nahariya Cultural Center

The Moshe Aharon Culture in Nahariya was founded in 1987, and is the body that initiates and operates a wide range of cultural activities in the fields of theater, music, cinema, dance and more. The renovated Nahariya Cultural Center, the Northern Center for the Performing Arts of Moshe Aharon, serves as the major recreation center for cultural and leisure in the Western Galilee. The center is in the process of a 5 million NIS renovation for the benefit and well-being of the residents of the Western Galilee in general and residents of Nahariya in particular, the center will become an accessible hall for people with disabilities, including access to the stage and the gallery. It includes cultural baskets for kindergartens and schools, an adult theater subscription, a subscription to concerts by the Netanya Kibbutz Chamber Orchestra, children’s plays, entertainment and stand-up shows, shows in different languages. Once a month there is a creative artist exhibition lobby.

Ghetto Fighters’ House Museum

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Zimmer Reef

Zimmer Reef is especially suitable for families, including children, hikers and divers. In the immediate surroundings there are many activities for families and children. Zimmer Reef is surrounded by agricultural attractions and you are invited to tour them; sports fields and nearby playgrounds, the beach is within walking distance, as are the Bahai Gardens. The Zimarif is surrounded by agricultural attractions and you are invited to tour them, the sports fields and nearby playgrounds, the beach and the Bahai Gardens. The Akziv Promenade, the New Akko Promenade, the Keshet Cave, the Druze Villages, the Rock Park in Kisra, the Sculpture Garden, the Old City of Jerusalem And the museums in Tefen, in the region’s rivers: Kziv, Sarach, the nearby nature reserve and more. Each B & B is a family unit that includes two separate and spacious bedrooms and a kitchen center, a dining area and a shower and toilet. The rooms are bright and airy. The bedrooms can be accommodated with double beds or single beds on request. The mattresses are modern and luxurious. The room light and next to each bed is a dresser with a reading lamp. In every guest room there is another fold-out bed and additional furniture. Each bedroom has a state-of-the-art DVD and free broadband wireless internet access.

In the Shade of Pecan Tree Cabins

A magical holiday that allows you to enjoy the nature, the tranquility and the pampering in the holiday resort. You are welcome to clean your head from the stress, the daily routine, take a deep breath, lower your gear and relax to the sounds of nature and the green scenery. The resort is located on Moshav Bustan HaGalil along the northern coast between Akko and Nahariya, in the shade of pastoral pecan trees, and includes 3 wooden cabins and a well maintained green courtyard. The complex has 2 large wooden cabins and a romantic double cabin. Each cabin has a double bed, Jacuzzi, a fully equipped kitchenette and a coffee corner. There is a cozy relaxation area with TV and dining area. The family cabins have a private gallery floor for children. Outside the cabins you will find tea herbs and seasonal plants, a pleasant terrace, a barbecue area, hammocks and lots of grass areas. You can order massages in a variety of treatment techniques: deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, combination of hot stones, aromatherapy oils, cupping and more. A salt room to clean and purify the respiratory system is also available. The treatments are provided by a qualified therapist and are customized to each guest.

Shahar in the Village

In Moshav Bustan HaGalil, between Akko and Nahariya, the Shachar B&B is located in a village that provides an authentic village atmosphere and a refreshing western sea breeze. Shahar in the Village offers 2 wooden cabins designed with rustic wooden furniture for a romantic and warm hospitality. Each cabin has a double full wooden bed, a large Jacuzzi surrounded by candles and delightful incense aromas, a double sitting area with a big window and soft drapes, a kitchenette equipped with various amenities, a dining area, a private covered balcony with a seating area and a wooden bench to complete the atmosphere of the village. In the courtyard there are lawns with ornamental elements and romantic garden lighting, BBQ corners with a seating area, hammocks, spice gardens, banana trees and other colorful trees that surround the complex in one enchanting and exciting garden. *A rich country breakfast can be ordered in the cabins.

Yossi’s Cabins

Three beautifully designed wooden cabins, located in Moshav Bustan HaGalil. From the cabins you have a view of Rosh Hanikra, surrounded by flowered vegetation, fragrant herbs and greenery – all in a country atmosphere that will allow you to absorb large amounts of calm, rest and peace of mind. The cabin will leave you with a taste for more and will give you a reason to come again. The cabins are suitable for both couples and families looking for pampering and delight in a magical atmosphere. In the cabins there is a TV, compact disc, dining area, fully equipped kitchen. The bedroom has a luxurious double bed and every cabin has a luxurious Jacuzzi, toilet and shower. A rich, country-style breakfast can be served to the cabin if ordered in advance. Bustan Hagalil is an excellent starting point for many tours and attractions in the area. The moshav is close to the sea, to Akko, the Baha’i Garden, to streams and other sites in the area. You can get recommendations for choosing tour routes and recreation sites.

Suddenly Orange B&B

In Moshav Bustan Hagalil in the Western Galilee between strawberry trees, pomegranate orchards and banana trees, you will find two fully equipped suites. The suites are designed to accommodate couples and families with up to 2 children looking for privacy, quiet, tranquility and a personal, warm treatment. The suites in Bustan Hagalil are spacious with a strong emphasis on comfort and quiet privacy. Each suite has a spacious double bed, a luxurious Jacuzzi and a bright living room. The bathroom is cozy and tidy with clean towels, soaps and more. The kitchenette is fully equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and more. Each suite has an exit to a balcony with a seating area and a private garden with herbs and flowers. In the courtyard you can enjoy a huge private garden, where you will discover a variety of different herbs, full of surprises for anyone who wants to drink herbal teas or smell the magical nature. The courtyard is equipped with hammocks, a shaded seating area and a barbecue corner.

A Cottage in the Orchard

You are invited to a magical holiday among the avocado trees, indulge in tranquility and nature, dip in a pampering Jacuzzi, stroll through the pastoral landscapes of the Galilee and enjoy a country breakfast with cheeses and homemade bread. In this compound, await you two wooden cabins designed in a relaxed and peaceful rural atmosphere, and blend in perfectly harmoniously with the surroundings and enchanting landscapes. The complex has 2 beautifully decorated wooden cabins, suitable for couples and families. The classic cabin is designed for couples. The cabin features a spacious bedroom, a large double bed, a large Jacuzzi and a panoramic window overlooking the orchard. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with a stereo system and a dining area with cookies and fruit. The family cabin is spacious and has 2 bedrooms. The main bedroom is located on a spacious gallery floor open to the cabin space. The additional bedroom is located on the entrance floor with a double bed and air conditioning. There is also a large Jacuzzi, a fully equipped kitchenette, a living room with a stereo system and a dining area with cookies and fruit. The uniqueness of the place lies in the fact that the hospitality complex is located in the heart of a flowering and green plantation, and the cabins are isolated and offer full privacy. In the garden surrounding the cabins you will enjoy trees and rich vegetation, hammocks, a seating area, a barbecue area and private parking.

The Jem at Betzet

The hospitality complex is located in Moshav Betzet in the Western Galilee and offers its guests a magical, rural experience that combines a pampering resort with Galilee nature. The hotel has 6 unique guest rooms that are carefully designed and equipped for guests’ convenience. The accommodation is ideal for couples, families and groups.

Country Hospitality in Shomrat

We offer you a variety of accommodation types, our rooms are comfortable and large with en suite bathroom, kitchenette and dining area, TV refrigerator and of course an air conditioner for heating or cooling the room according to the season. For your convenience there are barbecue areas right next to the rooms that you can use with friends and family. You will find everything you need right on the property.

Beit and Kait Rural Hospitality

Beit and Kait is located at Kibbutz Lohamei Hagetaot. It is 4 km from Akko and 6 km from Nahariya. Rosh Hanikra is 15 km away, a regulated beach is just 3 km away. The village offers 19 garden rooms and suites of different sizes, all with entrance and private balcony, lawn, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi. The campus – In addition to the garden rooms we have an independent hostel complex that includes 17 apartments designed for couples, families and groups, as well as classrooms of different sizes and a synagogue. Home and summer vacation accommodation includes use of the swimming pool (in season) and the tennis courts. A rich Galilean breakfast is served each morning, varied lunch and dinner can be pre-ordered.

The Coast Line

Akko

The Northern Road

Heart of Western Galilee

Western and Lower Galilee Mountains

The Coastline of the Western Galilee

EVENTS ON THE COASTLINE

TOURS OF THE COASTLINE

Circle of Seamstresses and Embroidery in the Hasi Fiber Studio

Betzet Stream

A Tour of Old Akko, Between Houses and Encounters with Locals with Guide Ayelet Bar Meir

“The Kibbutz of the Past” Experiential Tour with a Kibbutz Meal at Kfar Masaryk

Porcelain Workshop in Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk

Ghetto Fighters’ House Museum

Kfar Masaryk – The Secrets of the Kibbutz Miracle

ATTRACTIONS ON THE COASTLINE

The Parachute – Skydiving in Israel

The Whitepool, Regba

Achziv Beach Trek

Betzet Stream

Rosh Hanikra

Botanical and Zoological Garden

Rosh HaNikra Visitor Center

Achziv Beach National Park

Nahariya Cultural Center

Ghetto Fighters’ House Museum

WHERE TO STAY ON THE COASTLINE

Zimmer Reef

In the Shade of Pecan Tree Cabins

Shahar in the Village

Yossi’s Cabins

Suddenly Orange B&B

A Cottage in the Orchard

The Jem at Betzet

Country Hospitality in Shomrat

Beit and Kait Rural Hospitality

More Regions in the Western Galilee

Akko

The Northern Road

Heart of Western Galilee

Western and Lower Galilee Mountains

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