Rosh HaNikra Grottoes
ראש הנקרה
White sea cliffs on the Israel–Lebanon border. A steep cable car takes you down to the sea, where the water in the grottoes glows bright blue and the waves roar.
Rosh HaNikra lies at the northernmost point of the Mediterranean coast. Chalk cliffs have been eroded by waves into a series of sea grottoes, where the water is emerald blue. Visitors ride a cable car said to be among the steepest in the world down to the base of the cliffs, then walk a path through the grottoes. You can also visit the old railway tunnel built by the British army and multimedia displays. It is about 40 km from Haifa. Because of northern border hostilities since 2023, the site has been closed for long periods, so confirm that it is open and check safety advisories before you go.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–16:00 (extended in summer; subject to security conditions)
Nearby sights
- Achziv National Park
- Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh, Bahjí
- Knights' Halls (Hospitaller Fortress)
- Al-Jazzar Mosque
- Old City of Acre
- Templars' Tunnel
- Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum
- Elijah's Cave