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1. Haifa Port

The Haifa Port is a vast marina that stretches along a large part of Haifa’s northeastern coastline. Built around a deep-water harbor, it’s a hub of enormous trawlers, yachts and cruise ships. Travel in ferries from this huge port to exotic destinations across the Mediterranean Sea.
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View the cargo and cruise ships scuttling around the largest seaport in Israel from the viewpoint at the top of Mount Carmel.

2. Akko Harbor

From the classical age to the medieval era and beyond, Akko Harbor, also known as Ze’ev Frid Marina, has played a key role in the social and industrial development of the city. See busy fishermen and their boats against a backdrop of the old district’s walls and the tall Khan al-Umdan clock tower. Snap photos of these glorious vestiges, well-preserved after many centuries.
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Akko Harbor

3. Baha'i Gardens

The Bahá’í Gardens is the Haifa section of a set of parks spread across several Middle Eastern locations. A glorious shrine and monuments decorate its spectacular landscaped grounds, while its hilly peak provides views of the entire city. Admire the luminescent colors of the floral displays draping the hillside.
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Baha\'i Gardens

4. Stella Maris Monastery

The Stella Maris Monastery is a 19th-century religious institute with an important place in the history of Haifa. It is the world headquarters of the Carmelite Order, a branch of Catholicism that originated here on Mount Carmel. Spot the emblem of the order marking the top of the entrance to the monastery.
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Stella Maris Monastery

5. Quiet Beach

As its name suggests, Quiet Beach is a place of tranquility and refuge from the hubbub of the busy Haifa city center. The beach’s protected bay generally has calm water that resembles a swimming pool, making it ideal for families with young children. Bring goggles and other swimming wear and go for a relaxing swim in the pleasant sea.
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Quiet Beach

6. Bat Galim beach

As one of the liveliest strands around the bustling city, Bat Galim Beach is backed by numerous shops, cafés and restaurants. It stands in a serene neighborhood and invites you to soak up the sun on its sandy strip. Stroll along the scenic promenade that runs along the back of the beach and do some people-watching around the popular bay.
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Bat Galim beach

7. Dado Zamir Beach

Lined by upscale restaurants and salsa-playing bars, Dado Zamir Beach is one of Haifa’s most central and popular strands. Its long promenade has cafés and shops and provides striking views of the Mediterranean Sea. Relax on a bench facing the water and watch the waves lap the shores of Haifa.
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Dado Zamir Beach

8. Hamam al- Basha Turkish Bath

Built by the Ottomans, the Hamam al-Basha Turkish Bath is an 18th-century site whose history is told via fun and informative videos. The public bathhouse has an opulent interior, with elaborate marble floors and a mosaic of ceramic tiles. Follow in the footsteps of affluent Ottomans as you amble through the site’s majestic halls.
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Statues of visitors and spirits of former bath attendants tell the story of this grandiose bathhouse through multimedia presentations.

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