Rosh Hanikra

Rosh Hanikra Review

The dramatic white cliffs on the coast signal both Israel's border with Lebanon and the sea grottoes of Rosh Hanikra. Even before you get in line for the two-minute cable-car ride down to the grottoes, take a moment to absorb the stunning view back down the coast. Still clearly visible is the route of the railway line, now mostly a dirt road, built by the British through the hillside in 1943 to extend the Cairo-Tel Aviv-Haifa line to Beirut. After the descent, you can see the 12-minute audiovisual presentation called The Sea and the Cliff.

The incredible caves beneath the cliff have been carved out by relentless waves pounding away at the white chalky rock for countless years. Footpaths inside the cliff itself lead from one huge cave to another, while the sound of waves echoes off the water-sprayed rocky walls. Huge bursts of seawater plunge into pools at your feet (behind protective rails). It's slippery, so hang on to the children.