"Haifa - At the foot of the Carmel" Haifa by edvin_br

Haifa Travel Guide: 256 reviews and 733 photos

Mediterranean style building on Haifas hills

Unique Place

Haifa is a unique city in Israel. The city presents a spectacular meeting of cultures and even the worlds center of the Bahai religion is located there.
Haifa is a center of commerce, transportation, education, sports and more. The city used to be an industrial center for many years, and today you can find there some of the largest national factories and Israels main port.

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The third largest city in Israel

An eagles eye view to Haifa (from the Bahai hiil)

Haifa its a green, pleasent city, that located between the Carmel mountains and the Mediterranea sea. The population of Haifa is about 300,000 people that live in a great harmony, in spite of the differance in thier cultures.
Some people may find Haifa not as busy and Tel aviv but also less conservative than Jerusalem and maybe, it is what makes Haifa to such a special city. The lookouts from the city hills provide some great view to the all city and to the coast, the German colony gives the tourists a European impression and the highrises and the new hotels along the becah turn Haifa to one of the most glamorous cities in the middle east.

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Optional Day Trips

View to the north from one of Haifas lookouts

Around Haifa there are many touristic sights. The Carmel mountains contains many beautiful national parks and other attraction such Daliat El Carmel (Druse village).
Not far from the city of Haifa situated the historical city of Akko that also worth a few hours visit.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Amazing views, great people, green...
Cons:None I can think about...
In a nutshell:Very calm place and easily lovable

Last visit to Haifa: Dec 2010
Intro Updated Jan 8, 2011
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Morning walk at Haifa's downtown Things to Do (8)

If you are in Haifa and have a few hours to spend, than this is my recommendation. Taking a 2-3 hours walk around the... more travel advice

Buses and Trains Transportation (2)

Haifa has a very devaloped transportation system. Buses - there are 3 main stations in Haifa. Hof Hacarmel is a... more travel advice

Hangging Out at "Hadar" Things to Do (8)

Hadar, the total oppossite of the German Colony. No more expensive cafes and restaurant... Hadar is the real city... more travel advice

Haifas Shopping Centers Shopping (1)

During the time I served in the army in a base close to Haifa (I had to hang out dozens of hours around the city) I also... more travel advice

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fabrice Aug 7, 2005 at 12:03 AM

really a beautiful city, often forgotten by tourists , hai'ti po im ha khavera sheli shana shlema

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vesna04 Feb 10, 2008 at 2:52 PM

Well done !!! And thanks for stoping by my Ljubljana page.
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Vulindlela Apr 10, 2007 at 4:05 PM

Thanks for sharing these great photos and tips!