Claim: Located in Haifa, Israel, Vardiya was established in the 1980's and its forests were once a popular site for hiking.
Evidence: Vardiya (Hebrew: ורדיה‎, also Vardia) is a neighborhood in Haifa, Israel. Established in the 1980s, Vardiya is located in the upper Carmel, between the Hadar Hacarmel and Romema. The pine forests ringing the neighborhood were once a popular site for family recreation and hiking.