5. Downtown Haifa
Ben-Gurion Street is the old main street of the German Protestant colony founded here in 1868 by members of the Society of the Temple, who believed that settling in Palestine would bring about the Second Coming. The society continued to exist until the Second World War.
The old houses, with their tiled roofs, have all been spruced-up and are very characteristic of their period. The street is now home to Haifa’s best dining and shopping.
The cemetery of these zealot settlers lies to the northwest, at 150 Jaffa Street, next to a British military cemetery of the First World War.
6. Hang Out on Haifa’s Beaches
Haifa has two main beaches for sand frolickers.
Bat Galim Beach is a favorite with water sports enthusiasts. Windsurfers and kiteboarders take to the waves on sunny days, and you’ll find water sports operators here who rent equipment and give lessons.
Hof HaCarmel Beach is more about laid-back sunbathing and general lounging and is a favorite haunt for local families on sunny weekends.
Both beaches have excellent facilities, with cafés along the shore and sun shades and sun loungers for rent.
