Zichron Ya'akov
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A century-old wine town founded with support from Baron Rothschild, with stone pedestrian streets, an old winery and hilltop sea views that are hard to leave.
Zichron Ya'akov was founded in 1882 with funding from Baron Edmond de Rothschild and was named after his father, Jacob. The old town's 'Food Street' pedestrian mall is lined with cafés, boutiques and bars housed in converted 19th-century stone buildings. Carmel Winery is one of Israel's oldest wineries, and visitors can tour its cellars and taste wine (reservations required). From its hilltop, the town enjoys a commanding view of the Mediterranean. It is about 35 km from Haifa and can be combined with a day trip to the Rothschild Memorial Garden and Caesarea. Some shops close from Friday evening through Saturday.
Opening hours
Open all day (winery visits by reservation)
Nearby sights
- Ramat HaNadiv
- Dor HaBonim Beach Nature Reserve
- Caesarea Aqueduct Beach
- Caesarea National Park
- Nahal Me'arot Nature Reserve
- Ein Hod
- Atlit Detainee Camp
- Daliyat al-Karmel