About Haifa

Haifa – the 3rd by its scale city in Israel – among the most beautiful places that offers visitors a innumerous interesting things. It is also the largest port and the world center of the Bahai faith. Immersed in the natural diversity it appears as a mixture of old and new neighborhoods, you can see the temples and mosques side by side, mountains and the sea in one landscape.

Being the center of northern Israel, Haifa, to some extent acts works as a starting point for those wishing to make short excursions. It is only in the hour availability are Druze village, practically adjacent to the city park, nature reserve on Mount Carmel and many other places.

In the Druze villages Isfiyah and Daiylat el-Carmel one can closely examine and penetrate deeply into the culture of this complex religion. Visiting the market of Daiylat el-Carmel can admire the richness of colors and, among other things, to purchase natural products of Druze and enjoy traditional cuisine, try a typical pita-bread. In the old quarter you can visit the house where lived the writer Lawrence Oliphant.

In Isfiyah, the Bedouin center gives the opportunity to live in traditional tents, where you can listen to stories about the life of the tribe, of Bedouin traditions and religion, while the children can take part in fun workshops.

Near the village is Mukhraqa Carmelite Monastery, built on the spot where the prophet Elijah defeated the prophets of Canaanite god.

Carmel Park comprises an area of over 20 hectares and is the largest national park in Israel. Visit its delightful and picturesque area provides incomparable experience. Placed in the lap of nature, the park is well equipped with bicycle paths. Also on the off-roads may drive deep, enjoying the natural beauty of forests, archaeological sites and holy places.

The striking rock Rosh Hanikra is unique with a labyrinth of caves carved by waves over billions of years. With the cable car can get to the cave, where visitors will be able to attend the audio and video playback.

For lovers of sun and sea bathing, it will certainly be attractive to visit one of the beache of the Mediterranean, Habonim, located on the reserve. It also tirelessly to enjoy the wonderful scenery, created by nature, deepening, rocks and caves, which are formed during a long period.

Haifa is very versatile, and the presence of unique features that make it extremely attractive for tourism, which is also due to the vicinity to the sea and the lively port area is flooded lots of sellers, buyers and tourists. Wonderful local beaches are extremely popular and are filled to capacity during the summer.

Haifa is a place that symbolizing the peaceful coexistence and tolerance of different religions.