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A guide to Nahariya — the coast at its own pace
July 19, 20262 min read
Nahariya is what remains when a coastal town resists becoming a resort. The Ga'aton runs down the middle of the main street, palms lean over the water, kids on scooters cross a stone footbridge to the beach. Everyone knows their pharmacist. Come slow.
The beach and the promenade
The Galei Galil beach is Nahariya's serious swim — lifeguards until sunset, real shade, calm north-facing water. The promenade north of it runs for two kilometres past palms and grilled-corn stands. Rent bikes from Yuval opposite the market (he speaks English) and cover both in an afternoon.
A day trip to Rosh HaNikra
Twenty minutes up the coast, the grottoes are worth the cable car down — sea caves cut by the Mediterranean into chalk cliffs on the Lebanese border. Go early to beat the tour buses. Coffee at the top after, then the drive back through Betzet and Achziv National Park if you have the day.
Where to eat
Penguin (yes, that's the name) has been on the main street since 1940 — European-Jewish schnitzel, apple strudel, the room hasn't been redecorated on purpose. For fish: Adelina on the north beach, sit outside. For breakfast: any bakery on Weizmann; Peer is the local favourite.
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