2 Best Sights in Haifa and the Northern Coast, Israel

About 1 km (½ mile) inside town, turn right to reach the marketplace, a colorful jumble of shops lining the street. You can be assured of finding excellent falafel and fresh produce at any of the roadside stands or restaurants.

At this outdoor market, stalls heaped with fresh produce and seafood alternate with specialty stores: a pastry shop with exotic Middle Eastern delicacies; a spice shop filled with Eastern flavors and aromas; a bakery with steaming fresh pita. You often see fishermen sitting on doorsteps, intently repairing their lines and nets to the sounds of Arabic music blaring from the open windows above. The loosely defined area twists and turns through the center of the Old City, but Marco Polo Street is a good place to begin your exploration.