Rosh HaNikra ( "head of the grottoes") is a geologic formation in Israel, located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in the Western Galilee. It is a white chalk cliff face which opens up into spectacular grottoes. It is located on the Lebanese border. The view is beautiful. The grottoes and cable car are located at the top of a hill overlooking the sea in a fairly isolated part of Israel. There is a small tourist area with a gift shop and one or two restaurants. The restaurants have changed in the five years that I have been visiting the area. The beauty of the grottoes and glorious view are marred by the Lebanon - Israel security checkpoint; Rosh HaNikra is located on the border between the two nations. There are constant Israeli naval patrols and occasionally we discover live ammunition. Sadly, this is one of the most heavily guarded areas in the world.
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Ten minutes to the south, is where the city of Nahariya is located. For many Israelis, Nahariya means rest and recreation, a place where one can enjoy an active vacation amidst an atmosphere of serenity. Something about Nahariya catches one’s eye from the first instant. With the city’s center always bustling, its cafes never empty, its beaches full of activities, Nahariya captivates you with its lingering charm. I love to stop for lunch in Nahariya on the way to our destination. The trip from my home in Haifa to the grottoes is about two hours using public transportation. I also have a friend in Nahariya. We love to walk on the tayelet or boardwalk. This is August and yet our walks on week day mornings are quiet and free from the noise and mayhem at other boardwalks in Israel.
I love to visit the area and have wonderful memories of my trips to Rosh HaNikrah and the surrounding communities. I love the outdoors, and hiking is my favorite sport. The terrain is an elevated area and desolate. My buddy Tim and I spent many hours a day wandering around the hills and along the beautiful coast. Many times we were the only visitors to the area on weekday mornings. Originating from Colorado, I still enjoy the thrill and joy that comes from enjoying nature. Tim was the Southern Baptist envoy to northern Israel. He was also a lover of the outdoors. Tim spent two years in Israel and often commented that only Jerusalem was more inspiring than Rosh HaNikra.
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Ten minutes to the south, is where the city of Nahariya is located. For many Israelis, Nahariya means rest and recreation, a place where one can enjoy an active vacation amidst an atmosphere of serenity. Something about Nahariya catches one’s eye from the first instant. With the city’s center always bustling, its cafes never empty, its beaches full of activities, Nahariya captivates you with its lingering charm. I love to stop for lunch in Nahariya on the way to our destination. The trip from my home in Haifa to the grottoes is about two hours using public transportation. I also have a friend in Nahariya. We love to walk on the tayelet or boardwalk. This is August and yet our walks on week day mornings are quiet and free from the noise and mayhem at other boardwalks in Israel.
I love to visit the area and have wonderful memories of my trips to Rosh HaNikrah and the surrounding communities. I love the outdoors, and hiking is my favorite sport. The terrain is an elevated area and desolate. My buddy Tim and I spent many hours a day wandering around the hills and along the beautiful coast. Many times we were the only visitors to the area on weekday mornings. Originating from Colorado, I still enjoy the thrill and joy that comes from enjoying nature. Tim was the Southern Baptist envoy to northern Israel. He was also a lover of the outdoors. Tim spent two years in Israel and often commented that only Jerusalem was more inspiring than Rosh HaNikra.
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