# Nahariyya

Nahariyya (Hebrew: נַהֲרִיָּה, also transliterated Nahariya, occasionally Naharia) is a small city with a population of 50,000 in the Western Galilee in the north of Israel.

## Understand

Nahariyya was founded in 1934 by German Jews fleeing Nazi oppression.

## Get in
### By train

* 33.00527835.0988891 Nahariya railway station. This station forms the northern terminus of the coastal railway line with service to Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

### By bus

Buses run from Haifa and Akko (Nateev Express route numbers 271, 272). The Central Bus Station is not far from the railway station.

## Get around

Even though the city is rather small, its sights are spread widely. So, you might want to hire a taxi depending on where you will want to go.

## See

The boardwalk is quaint and well kept. Follow the main street, HaGa'aton, to the sea, and enjoy walking or bicycle riding along the board walk.
* 33.01255435.1025151 Statue Park in Medatech, Derech HaAtsma'ut , Nahariya, ☏ +972 4 9855000. Su-F daylight hours. Dozens of statues by artists from around the country. Free.
* 33.00935335.0913852 Water Tower (Migdal HaMayim), 12 Jabotinsky St., ☏ +972 4 9511214. Su-Th 09:00-13:00 (and between 16:00-19:00 in addition on Tu and Th), Sa 10:00-14:00. One of Nahariya's symbols, it was established in 1936, 27-meter-tall tower that provided water to the city among other things. The lower floor has a small gallery with exchange exhibits by local artists. Free.
* 33.0018535.0971313 The Edge (HaKatze), 34 Lohamei HaGeta'ot St, Nahariya, ☏ +972 4 9926819. M Th 16:30-19:00, F 12:00-15:00, Sa 11:00-13:00. Local artists gallery with exchanged exhibits. Free.
* 32.991435.0954 Liberman House (Beit Liberman), Gdud 21 St. Nahariya, ☏ +972 4 9821516. Su Th 09:00-13:00, M W 16:00-19:00, F 09:00-12:00, Sa 10:00-14:00. Nahariya's museum that tells the story of the city through a permanent exhibit & archive.
* 33.02563835.1006385 Nahariya Zoo-Botanical Garden, 8 Ben Gaon St. Nahariya, ☏ +972 4 9517491. Su-Th 09:00-17:00, F 09:00-15:00, Sa 09:00-17:00. ₪15.

## Do

* Enjoy relaxing by the beach at the public beaches.
* 33.00654735.0951881 Nahariya Carriage Rides, 26 HaGaaton Blvd, ☏ +972 4 9879882. Jul Aug Sep. Take a carriage ride around Nahariya for a unique perspective of the city.
* 33.00656535.0939142 Nahariya Small City Train, 29 HaGaaton Blvd. Jul Aug Sep 17:00-22:00 (close on Fridays). mostly for kids/youth and families. kids ₪15, adults ₪10.
* 33.01251635.0898893 Dive/Sail Center - Putsker, 5 HaMa'apilim st., ☏ +972 4 9511503. Su-Th 08:00-19:00 ,F Sa 08:00-17:00. Sail from Nahariya to Akhziv Islands, Rosh Haniqra, and Acre. Dive shipwrecks, the Akhziv canyon, and Rosh Haniqra grottoes.
* 32.9911835.0835354 Dance Israeli Folk Dancing, Nahariya's boardwalk. Jul Aug Sep ,Sa 19:30 for kids,20:30 for adults. free.
* 33.00795235.0896595 Marina Sea Fishing, 5 HaMa'apilim st.. free.
* 33.01707635.1014316 Horse ride and cycling (Havat HaHayot), 2 Yitshak Sadeh, Nahariya, ☏ +972 4 9923005. Su Th 8:00-20:00, F 8:00-15:00, Sa 10:00-20:00.
* 33.00611935.0881767 Roller Skating Park, Nahariya's boardwalk. Over an area of approximately 18 acres, includes hockey court. Just make sure to bring your own skates. free.
* 32.9911835.0835358 August Music Festival, Nahariya's boardwalk. Aug. For the whole month, free concerts with the popular Israeli singers/bands. free.
* 33.02617435.0955299 Fun Park (Gil Lekol Gil), HaAliya st. Nahariya (End of the road , North). Jul Aug Sa Holidays 10:00-22:00. For small children till age 8. free.

## Buy

* 32.99054635.0953811 Nahariya Mall, 2 Irit St. Nahariya, ☏ +972 4 9929977. Su Th 10:00-22:30,F 09:00-15:00,Sa 20:00-23:00. Also has 5 movie theaters
* 33.00520935.1010562 $^{[formerlydeadlink]}$ Arena Nahariya Mall, 1 Ben Tzvi St. Nahariya, ☏ +972 4 9525501. Su Th 09:00-22:00,F 09:00-14:30,Sa 20:00-23:00.

## Eat

* 33.02049635.0999991 Banahala, 17 Yitzhak sadeh, ☏ +972 4 9512074. M-Sa 10:00 - 24:00. ₪60-120.

## Drink

* 33.00603635.0988641 The B.K. PUB, 2 HaGaaton Blvd. Nahariya, ☏ +972 4 9924334. Nahariya's oldest pub, since 1981, with rock music in the background.
* 33.03144535.1027272 $^{[deadlink]}$ Avalon, Nahariya's North Industrial Area, ☏ +972 4 9523489. Th F Sa 23:00-03:00. Mega dance bar with special events.
* 32.98148735.0848263 The Cow (HaPara) (In Shavei Tzion, just south of Nahariya). Pub with live Israeli concerts usually on Saturdays and Thursdays at 21:30

## Sleep

* 33.00605735.0949491 $^{[deadlink]}$ Carlton Nahariya Hotel, Gaaton Blvd. 23 (downtown), ☏ +972 4 9005511. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. ₪480.
* 33.0105235.0902282 Madison Hotel Nahariya, Hameysdim St. Formerly Plaza Nahariya. On the waterfront.
* 33.00814535.0907223 Hotel Frank, 4, Haalia St, ☏ +972 4 9920278. A family hotel, offering a clean, welcoming atmosphere. In quiet surroundings a few steps from the beach and the Town Center. ~₪400.
* 33.01155835.0916544 Hotel Erna, 29 Jabotinsky St, ☏ +972 4 9920170. Founded in 1960 as a traditional family inn, Hotel Erna later became well known as one of the best small hotels in the northern seashore of Israel.

## Go next

* Rosh Haniqra – A dazzlingly white coastal rock cliff formation on the northernmost point on the Mediterranean shore of Israel.
* Haifa – The second-holiest city in the Bahai faith, including its great garden down the northern slope of the city.
* Nazareth – The largest Arab city in Israel and best known as the home of Joseph and Mary.
* Tiberias – A large Israeli town in the east and great starting point for the Sea of Galilee and Golan Heights.