Haifa Airport 36 min
Keshet Cave (25 min) Limestone archway spanning the remains of a shallow cave, popular with rappellers. Montfort Fortress (26 min) Ruins of a fortified 1100s crusader castle, later owned by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century. Akhziv Beach (8 min) Sea turtles lay eggs during the summer at this serene beach & camping area with swimming lagoons. Nakhal Kziv Reserve (17 min) Tranquil forested area with a stream, hiking trails & the remains of a medieval castle. Nahal Betset (24 min) Wooded nature reserve with a shaded hiking route to a tranquil stream & pools, plus a cave. Rosh Hanikra Grottoes (16 min) A steep cablecar along a white chalk cliff leads to these cavernous grottos with turquoise water. Khan of the Pillars (26 min) Merchants' inn from the late 1700s, with a colonnaded central courtyard & a grand clock tower. Yehiam Fortress National Park (20 min) Fortress ruins with Crusader & Ottoman buildings, including towers, a mosque & a bathhouse. Monfort Lake (23 min) Recreational spot with kayaking & pedal boating, plus an ice-skating rink & paintball arena. Knights' Halls, Old Akko (21 min) Vast, restored fortress from the Crusader period, with multimedia exhibits & excavated artifacts. Achziv National Park (9 min) Beach, lagoon, camping, park, and nature Al-Jazzar Mosque (21 min) Completed in 1781, this stately, architecturally notable mosque looks out on the Mediterranean Sea. Goren Park (23 min) Visitors enjoy camping & hiking in this oak woodland preserve surrounding Montfort Castle. Ghetto Fighters' House Lohamei HaGeta'ot (13 min) Opened in 1949, this museum focuses on the Holocaust & Jewish heroism, with exhibits & guided tours. En Afek (30 min) Archaeological site of biblical town of Aphik, with Bronze Age & later remains, plus crusader fort. |