Guidebook for Haifa
Food Scene
The best cafe in the neighbourhood ! Tasty food, cool atmosphere, lovely people. A few night a week you can also enjoy listening to live music while sipping some of Rachel (the owner) special drinks. You can really have a taste of the local scene here
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Cafe HaPina
43 Masada StThe best cafe in the neighbourhood ! Tasty food, cool atmosphere, lovely people. A few night a week you can also enjoy listening to live music while sipping some of Rachel (the owner) special drinks. You can really have a taste of the local scene here
Shawatina – Phone: +97248333037 Shawatina, the Stela Maris branch – This restaurant is very good Middle Eastern restaurant + really stunning views. Reserve a place and ask for a place in the middle of the restaurant next to the windows. You might want to take a taxi, it is a short ride that will cost about 30/40 shekel. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293982-d2209357-Reviews-Shawatina-Haifa_Haifa_District.html
Stella Maris Rd 100
100 Stella Maris RoadShawatina – Phone: +97248333037 Shawatina, the Stela Maris branch – This restaurant is very good Middle Eastern restaurant + really stunning views. Reserve a place and ask for a place in the middle of the restaurant next to the windows. You might want to take a taxi, it is a short ride that will cost about 30/40 shekel. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293982-d2209357-Reviews-Shawatina-Haifa_Haifa_District.html
Rula - Levantine Restaurant, Tel. +972 (04) 838-3866; +972(0)52-227-3812 Excellent, some would say the BEST place to eat in Haifa. Local Middle Eastern food.
Moriya Boulevard 11
11 Moriah AvenueRula - Levantine Restaurant, Tel. +972 (04) 838-3866; +972(0)52-227-3812 Excellent, some would say the BEST place to eat in Haifa. Local Middle Eastern food.
Falafel Ha'zkenim - the best falafel in Haifa, some say the best in the country. Very small place, very cheap and very tasty. Open only during the day till early evening.
Wadi St 18
18 Wadi StreetFalafel Ha'zkenim - the best falafel in Haifa, some say the best in the country. Very small place, very cheap and very tasty. Open only during the day till early evening.
Talpiot restaurant -Situated right in the middle of the market ,'Talpiot', offers changing dishes, that are based on what is available at the market, as well as few Georgian meals that are usually is on the menu. Most of the dishes are vegetarian, but also you can find few fish dishes. the place is very friendly and you can enjoy the real feel of the market and the local life there
Sirkin St 28
28 Sirkin StreetTalpiot restaurant -Situated right in the middle of the market ,'Talpiot', offers changing dishes, that are based on what is available at the market, as well as few Georgian meals that are usually is on the menu. Most of the dishes are vegetarian, but also you can find few fish dishes. the place is very friendly and you can enjoy the real feel of the market and the local life there
Humous Abu Maron - his many fans swear it's Haifa’s best humous joint.
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Kibuts Galuyot St 1
1 Kibuts Galuyot StreetHumous Abu Maron - his many fans swear it's Haifa’s best humous joint.
Getting Around
This very tiny, almost toy like, single line, underground train - is quick, easy, comfortable, cheap, and very amusing way to go up and down the mountain. Massada station is VERY near to our home and can easily take you to restaurants, beautiful promenade, park, little zoo, shopping centers, market and much much more
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This very tiny, almost toy like, single line, underground train - is quick, easy, comfortable, cheap, and very amusing way to go up and down the mountain. Massada station is VERY near to our home and can easily take you to restaurants, beautiful promenade, park, little zoo, shopping centers, market and much much more
Train Station - Haifa Center HaShmona - this is the nearest train station to our neighbourhood. This is were you should get out of the train if you are coming from the Airport or actually from anywhere outside of Haifa. please contact me for a detailed explanation about travel routs from the train station to the flat.
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Haifa Center HaShmona station
Train Station - Haifa Center HaShmona - this is the nearest train station to our neighbourhood. This is were you should get out of the train if you are coming from the Airport or actually from anywhere outside of Haifa. please contact me for a detailed explanation about travel routs from the train station to the flat.
Essentials
This grocery store is very local and nice, the owners are very friendly. It is open from about 07:00 until about 23:00 . Here you can find slightly better choice and quality of food products and vegetables than in the other grocery store on our street.
Hillel St 2
2 Hillel StreetThis grocery store is very local and nice, the owners are very friendly. It is open from about 07:00 until about 23:00 . Here you can find slightly better choice and quality of food products and vegetables than in the other grocery store on our street.
Here you can find basic food products and some vegetables the best thing about this grocery store is that it is open from about 07:00 until about 23:00
Hillel St 48
48 Hillel StreetHere you can find basic food products and some vegetables the best thing about this grocery store is that it is open from about 07:00 until about 23:00
Sightseeing
The Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel — one of the holiest places in the world for Bahá’ís. Surrounded by terraced gardens, the Shrine is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Haifa and has attracted millions of visitors. The Shrine is enhanced by 19 garden terraces that stretch one kilometre from the base of Mount Carmel to its summit, and both the terraces and the Shrine are illuminated at night. On July 8, 2008, the Shrine of the Báb, along with several other Bahá'í holy sites in Haifa and the nearby city of Acre (Akko), were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee considers the sites to be "of outstanding universal value [and]...inscribed for the testimony they provide to the Bahá’i’s strong tradition of pilgrimage and for their profound meaning for the faith.
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Shrine of the Báb
The Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel — one of the holiest places in the world for Bahá’ís. Surrounded by terraced gardens, the Shrine is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Haifa and has attracted millions of visitors. The Shrine is enhanced by 19 garden terraces that stretch one kilometre from the base of Mount Carmel to its summit, and both the terraces and the Shrine are illuminated at night. On July 8, 2008, the Shrine of the Báb, along with several other Bahá'í holy sites in Haifa and the nearby city of Acre (Akko), were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee considers the sites to be "of outstanding universal value [and]...inscribed for the testimony they provide to the Bahá’i’s strong tradition of pilgrimage and for their profound meaning for the faith.
Arts & Culture
MadaTech, Israel’s National Museum of Science, Technology, and Space, is Israel’s largest science museum. http://www.madatech.org.il/en Address: Shmaryahu Levin 25 street / Balfour 12 street. * The entrance is only from 25 Shmaryahu Levin Street. Established in 1983, MadaTech is housed in the historic landmark, "Technion building", located at the heart of a 7 acres green campus in mid-town Haifa. The campus also features the Northern Garden, where the palm tree planted by Albert Einstein in 1923 still stands. The Noble Energy Science Park is located on the campus yard and not far from it is the CinematriX and the laboratory department of MadaTech’s education wing. Visitors are welcome to use the parking lot located at the northern part of campus. Designed at the turn of the 20th century, by renowned German Jewish architect, Alexander Baerwald, MadaTech was originally home to the country's first academic institution, The Technion, Israel’s Institute of Technology. Every year MadaTech sparks the curiosity and interest of over 400,000 guests in science and technology. Guests who visit can look, feel, explore and enjoy over 20 exhibitions featuring more than 600 hands-on exhibits, and watch 7 Cinematrix multi-sense 3-D movies 362 days a year.
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Museo Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología y Espacio de Israel Madatech
25 Shmaryahu Levin StMadaTech, Israel’s National Museum of Science, Technology, and Space, is Israel’s largest science museum. http://www.madatech.org.il/en Address: Shmaryahu Levin 25 street / Balfour 12 street. * The entrance is only from 25 Shmaryahu Levin Street. Established in 1983, MadaTech is housed in the historic landmark, "Technion building", located at the heart of a 7 acres green campus in mid-town Haifa. The campus also features the Northern Garden, where the palm tree planted by Albert Einstein in 1923 still stands. The Noble Energy Science Park is located on the campus yard and not far from it is the CinematriX and the laboratory department of MadaTech’s education wing. Visitors are welcome to use the parking lot located at the northern part of campus. Designed at the turn of the 20th century, by renowned German Jewish architect, Alexander Baerwald, MadaTech was originally home to the country's first academic institution, The Technion, Israel’s Institute of Technology. Every year MadaTech sparks the curiosity and interest of over 400,000 guests in science and technology. Guests who visit can look, feel, explore and enjoy over 20 exhibitions featuring more than 600 hands-on exhibits, and watch 7 Cinematrix multi-sense 3-D movies 362 days a year.
Parks & Nature
Louis Promenade - a lovely park/promenade offers amazing view of Haifa bay and the whole surroundings. this is really beautiful and most pleasant stroll
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Paseo Louis
Louis PromenadeLouis Promenade - a lovely park/promenade offers amazing view of Haifa bay and the whole surroundings. this is really beautiful and most pleasant stroll
Bat-Galim beach - This beach is known for the gardens situated along its boardwalk, beachside snack bars, free parking, benches, sitting areas and sporting facilities and playgrounds. The breakwater provides for more relaxed swimming. Because the beach is in the vicinity of the Haifa Bay, in addition to the construction of the breakwater, here the sea is calm and suitable for swimming most days of the week. there are 3 lifeguard stations along the beach
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Playa Bat Galim
Bat-Galim beach - This beach is known for the gardens situated along its boardwalk, beachside snack bars, free parking, benches, sitting areas and sporting facilities and playgrounds. The breakwater provides for more relaxed swimming. Because the beach is in the vicinity of the Haifa Bay, in addition to the construction of the breakwater, here the sea is calm and suitable for swimming most days of the week. there are 3 lifeguard stations along the beach
Dado beach is located across from the Hof HaCarmel train station, is known for the gardens along it's boardwalk, restaurants, coffee shops, free parking. The beach boasts a long boardwalk which begins at the southern tip of Dado Beach and ends at the northern tip of the Carmel Beach. There are four lifeguard stations along the beach.
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Dado Beach
Dado beach is located across from the Hof HaCarmel train station, is known for the gardens along it's boardwalk, restaurants, coffee shops, free parking. The beach boasts a long boardwalk which begins at the southern tip of Dado Beach and ends at the northern tip of the Carmel Beach. There are four lifeguard stations along the beach.
Israel's largest national park, extending over most of the Carmel mountain range, and containing over 10,000 hectares of pine, eucalyptus, and cypress forest. The park has numerous bicycle and walking paths, dedicated nature reserves, and over 250 archaeological sites inhabited by prehistoric humans. The park is one of the largest open spaces of northern Israel. It is a typical example of a Mediterranean ecosystem, and includes a rich inventory of geological phenomena, prehistoric artefacts, biodiversity and landscapes. In 1996 it was recognised by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve.
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Parque Nacional Carmel
Israel's largest national park, extending over most of the Carmel mountain range, and containing over 10,000 hectares of pine, eucalyptus, and cypress forest. The park has numerous bicycle and walking paths, dedicated nature reserves, and over 250 archaeological sites inhabited by prehistoric humans. The park is one of the largest open spaces of northern Israel. It is a typical example of a Mediterranean ecosystem, and includes a rich inventory of geological phenomena, prehistoric artefacts, biodiversity and landscapes. In 1996 it was recognised by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve.
Shopping
Haifa’s flea market - runs all week long, but Saturday is the recommended day for a visit. That’s when the market spreads out over two streets, which are filled to the brim with all kinds of ornaments, old enamel utensils, used sneakers, cut glass, battered wooden shutters and all kinds of things just waiting to be spotted by the sharp-eyed. It’s a good idea to arrive early (from 7 a.m.) Haifa flea market: Kibbutz Galuyot St and surroundings St
Kibuts Galuyot St 8
8 Kibuts Galuyot StreetHaifa’s flea market - runs all week long, but Saturday is the recommended day for a visit. That’s when the market spreads out over two streets, which are filled to the brim with all kinds of ornaments, old enamel utensils, used sneakers, cut glass, battered wooden shutters and all kinds of things just waiting to be spotted by the sharp-eyed. It’s a good idea to arrive early (from 7 a.m.) Haifa flea market: Kibbutz Galuyot St and surroundings St
Haifa's fruit and vegetable market draws you into a fascinating world of aromas and flavours, vegetable and spice stalls, fresh baked goods and much more – at appealing prices. Here you can buy the freshest produce, and truly experience farm to plate eating
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Talpiyot Market station
Haifa's fruit and vegetable market draws you into a fascinating world of aromas and flavours, vegetable and spice stalls, fresh baked goods and much more – at appealing prices. Here you can buy the freshest produce, and truly experience farm to plate eating
The largest shopping mall in northern Israel. Features about 220 stores, a lot of chain stores and other stores. you can get almost everything you need over there. There are also movie theaters in the mall, most of the films in Israel are screened in their original language so even if you do not speak Hebrew you might be able to enjoy the movies.
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Grand Canyon Haifa
54 Derech Simha GolanThe largest shopping mall in northern Israel. Features about 220 stores, a lot of chain stores and other stores. you can get almost everything you need over there. There are also movie theaters in the mall, most of the films in Israel are screened in their original language so even if you do not speak Hebrew you might be able to enjoy the movies.