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A city that has it all: the ultimate urban vacation in Haifa - Walla! Tourism

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There is no city in Israel similar to Haifa, with the sea and the mountain, the attractions for children and adults, the special restaurants and the trips around. Do you want to go on a couple or family vacation? Here are some great tips for Haifa, including the place to sleep


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A city that has it all: the ultimate urban vacation in Haifa

There is no city in Israel similar to Haifa, with the sea and the mountain, the attractions for children and adults, the special restaurants and the trips around. Do you want to go on a couple or family vacation? Here are some great tips for Haifa, including the place to sleep

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    The spectacular Baha'i Gardens and lots more. Haifa (Photo: ThinkStockPhotos)

    No matter how much you search, you will not find a city similar to Haifa in Israel. It has a unique charm, a combination of mountains and sea, a big city, which offers you everything you could ask for, but does so with a most enjoyable rural atmosphere.

    You can walk around it and you can enjoy its intriguing neighborhoods and in any case, you will always find something in Haifa, so it's a shame to try to make it all in one day - it's better to spend a few nights there. Did we make you want to? Want a perfect urban vacation with a sea view? Take some tips for things not to be missed in Haifa, whether you are just traveling with the two of you or you have taken the whole family.

    Where to hang out?

    A visit is not complete without a Haifa Bahai Gardens Of course, and although currently still can not get into them, you can of course be impressed by the breathtaking beauty also at the outside, especially from below, from the UNESCO Square Vine Street between Ben-Gurion Boulevard.

    While you're there, continued westward course A charming tour of the unique German colony, where you can find out quite a bit about the history of the city. Within easy reach of the colony is also the famous Wadi Nisnas, which offers a colorful market and a completely different atmosphere than you encountered just a moment ago. works.

    If immigrants mountain, can be found at the University of Haifa Hecht Museum specified and enjoy a wonderful spot of Stella Maris, where are located the lighthouse famous (inside the naval base, but you can look at it) and the Carmelite monastery impressive.

    sounds great, right? and all of this Before we mention the beaches. Dado Beach is the best known of all and attracts people of all kinds and in addition, it is recommended to get to the beautiful and simple Bat Galim beach, which gives you peace and allows surfers among you one of the best experiences in the country. Here...

    The visible sea gives a feeling of true freedom (Photo: PR)

    And what about the kids?

    The young people will also find Haifa very fun. For starters, you can take them for a good few hours at the Educational Zoo, housed in the Mother Garden. It has a kids puzzle track with a special kit that can be purchased at the box office, a great botanical garden, a prehistoric museum and an impressive variety of animals, including lions, bears and whatever you want. It was closed for about two months, but now opens and operates of course under the purple character guidelines.

    At the congress center, at the southern entrance to the city, children (and the truth is that adults as well) will be able to expend some energy in X Park, a huge and special challenging complex that offers a variety of options such as climbing, omega, ropes park and even a family deal for 4 or more. Suitable for all ages. Right next to it is also the mall, so after all this action, you will easily find some air conditioning and lunch.

    Where to eat?

    And if we have already mentioned food - Haifa is full of great restaurants that must be tried. Italiano de la Costa, for example, is right on the water and belongs to the cute chef Okla from the "Chef Games". It offers a particularly rich and delicious menu, straight from the fine Italian cuisine.

    Do you just want to go by the smell? Leave the car in the area of ​​Paris Square, cross the Independence Road and you will discover lots and lots of options in the area through the harbor or bars in the direction of Wadi Nisnas and the Avenue of the Defenders. One of the recommendations, for those who want to invest, is "Port 24" by Chef Ren Rosh, a French restaurant like in the movies.

    Even excellent ice cream parlors are not difficult to find in Haifa, if you are into desserts. Legenda Neve Sha'anan is one of the recommended ones and on the mountain, right next to the university, lies "Issalon", one of the best ice cream parlors in all of Israel, with an excellent view and flavors that will catch your eye.

    Where do you travel?

    After all this food, one must also take some nature walks, no? And in the Haifa area you will find quite a few of these. We have already presented some of the many options for hiking trails within the city, but if you fancy some family or romantic fun in a greener area, all you have to do is head towards the Carmel Mountains.

    One of the best known names in the area is Little Switzerland, where you can find a full day hiking trail and only for those who know how to hike properly. On the other hand, it is both circular and suitable for families and even includes entry into the water. If this sounds good to you, go for it because the views are just amazing.

    On the other hand, if you are looking for something much simpler and easier, which is really suitable for both couples and families with children, try Nahal Oren. The route there takes you for about two kilometers, from ancient quarries to the lake parking lot and you can enter the water and also do a bike ride.

    Another simple and fascinating trip is to Nahal Ma'arot, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Remains of ancient man were found in the area, from about half a million years ago (!). In accordance with the instructions of the purple character.

    You deserve family fun this summer. Leonardo Plaza Haifa (Photo: PR)

    Where to sleep?

    As you have seen, there is so much to do in Haifa, no matter what vehicle you decide to go on vacation. In order to be fresh for any new day of fun, excursions, attractions and restaurants, you must also have an excellent hotel.

    The great Leonardo Plaza Haifa is the only hotel in the whole city that is located right on the seafront! This way, you get the double experience - both a spectacular view of the water that gives a feeling of true freedom and a perfect access to the beach. You will not find more comfortable what and if you want to combine also an excellent swimming pool, you will discover one of these in the hotel of course, along with luxurious suites and spacious rooms, where there is plenty of space for the whole family as well. Some rooms even offer you sun beds with sea views - sounds dreamy!

    At the hotel you will also enjoy a fine culinary experience, with a rich variety of dishes of all kinds and you will be close to a variety of entertainment centers and attractions, including shopping malls, the rich interchange and the train station. This location will allow you to do what we all imagine. easily trips all over the city and the region, to discover the most beautiful places, beautiful and delicious and then return immediately to indulge in the hotel.

    Leonardo Plaza Haifa awaits you with courteous staff, who likes to entertain families and couples and even has a bonus - come from a family vacation this August? get tickets as a gift attractions to choose from: The zoo, the city museum, a tour of the colony and the Baha'i Gardens, a cable car tour, paintball and more! That's how you earn double: both a pampering of a vacation and fun for the whole family, all day. Is

    n't it true that you can already imagine all this good?

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