Haifa and the Northern Coast Travel Guide
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Stretched taut on a narrow coastal strip between Tel Aviv and the Lebanese border, this region offers more than balmy beaches. Historical sights line the shore along with the dunes, fertile fields, and citrus groves of the Sharon Plain. The ancient port of Caesarea has spectacular restored Roman, Byzantine, and Crusader ruins, and vast Crusader halls beckon from underground in seaside Akko. In Haifa, the sea surrounds a modern city on a promontory.
Haifa and the Northern Coast Hotels
Options range from small inns to luxury hotels, though the selection and quality of accommodations doesn't equal that of, say, Tel Aviv. Gracious B&Bs...read more
Fodor's Choice
Haifa and the Northern Coast Restaurants
You won't have to look hard for a restaurant, whether simple or fancy, with a striking view of the Mediterranean or excellent fish, or both. Fish is served...read more
Things To Do in Haifa and the Northern Coast
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Travel Deals in Haifa and the Northern Coast
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Haifa and the Northern Coast Experiences
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Caesarea: Originally built by King Herod, these 2,000-year-old ruins occupy a strategic spot on the sea. They include Byzantine bathhouses and... Read more
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History clings to the stones of old Akko, with each twist and turn along its streets telling another tale. The city's history begins 4,000 years... Read more
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The Druze are an Arabic-speaking people who practice a secret religion; they form one of the most intriguing entities in the mosaic of Israel's... Read more
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First mentioned in the Talmud, the area around Haifa had two settlements in ancient times. To the east, in what is today a congested industrial... Read more
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The port's construction at Caesarea was an unprecedented challenge—there was no artificial harbor of this size anywhere in the world. During... Read more
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Herod the Great gave Caesarea its name, dedicating the magnificent Roman city he built to his patron, Augustus Caesar. It was the Roman emperor... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
The museum that holds Israel's largest collection of modern and contemporary art just doubled its exhibitio Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
If you’re staying at a hotel, expect a substantial (even extravagant) buffet with breads and rolls, Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
Muslim sites are closed to tourists on Friday, the Muslim holy day... Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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First of all, I'd like to thank the many Fodorites who helped me in many ways -- convincing me to go, planning for the trip, and answering my numerous questions. Read more
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Here are some suggestions for return visitors to Jerusalem. Read more
·Israel & the Palestinian Territories Forum, Jordan Forum
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I was on a Red Sea cruise in January which stopped for 2 days an Aquaba, I visited Wadi Rum and Petra and fell in love with Jordan. Read more
