Things to do in Haifa

Elegant terraces and sculptures stand beside the colorful floral layouts and palm tree rows in the enormous Hanging Gardens of Haifa that commemorate the Báb.

View the cargo and cruise ships scuttling around the largest seaport in Israel from the viewpoint at the top of Mount Carmel.

Perched on the side of Mount Carmel, the founding convent of the Carmelite Order has scenic coastal views and an ornate interior filled with biblical imagery.

Calm waters in the bay provide ideal swimming and stand-up paddling conditions on a beach where men and women are segregated.

Painting, sculpture and video are among the forms bringing contemporary works to life in one of the largest art museums in Israel.

A children’s playground and consistent waves keep the kids amused, while a cable car provides panoramic views of the whole area.

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

Albert Einstein planted a palm tree still visible in the grounds of this technological complex that today houses a museum filled with scientific collections.

Samurai swords, traditional fans and ancient texts grace the exhibits of this love letter to Japan, a collection started in the early 1900s.