Elijah's Cave
מערת אליהו
A rock cave shrine at the foot of Mount Carmel, regarded by Jews, Christians, Muslims and Druze alike as the dwelling of the prophet Elijah, where they come to pray.
Elijah's Cave lies on the hillside below Stella Maris Monastery. Legend says the prophet Elijah hid here before his contest with the prophets of Baal. Separate prayer areas for men and women are set up inside the cave, and prayer texts hang on the walls. Believers of the three major religions and the Druze come to make wishes and offer prayers, and the atmosphere is reverent. Entry is free. Dress modestly. The cave closes on Friday afternoons and Saturdays. It is about a 15-minute walk down a footpath from the monastery.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 08:00–17:00; Fri until 13:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum
- Stella Maris Monastery & Cable Car
- German Colony
- Bahá'í Gardens & Shrine of the Báb
- Louis Promenade
- Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
- Wadi Nisnas
- Madatech – Israel National Museum of Science