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Voykit pocket guide · Israel
Rosh Haniqra
ראש הנקרה
Spend a half‑day (3‑4 h) at Rosh Haniqra; take the cable‑car, explore the grottoes and beach, then return to Nahariyya or Akko.
Rosh Haniqra is Israel's northernmost coastal cliff, famous for limestone grottoes accessed by a year‑round cable‑car. The site is compact, so a half‑day visit covers the main attractions, with optional beach time. It is reachable by local bus from Nahariyya and has nearby budget lodging.
- Country
- Israel
- Local name
- ראש הנקרה
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, crowded beaches)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ILS
- Money
- Cards work nearly everywhere; see Insurance & payments above for the insurance point that matters more.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₪150–250 excl. bed · Mid ₪250–400 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 101 · Fire 102
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cable‑car adult ticket | ₪45 |
| Coffee at ticket office | ₪10–15 |
| Beach umbrella rental | ₪20–30 per day |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HFA · Haifa Airport
- Domestic flights; shuttle bus or taxi to Nahariyya (~30 km (19 mi), 30 min).Domestic flights; shuttle bus or taxi to Nahariyya (~19 mi (30 km), 30 min).
Typical fares
- Cable‑car Rosh Haniqra
- ₪45 adult, ₪36 child/senior/disabled/soldier
- Bus 32/33 Nahariyya ↔ Rosh Haniqra
- ≈ ₪30 round‑trip (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The site and nearby beaches are within walking distance; the cable‑car runs 8:30‑17:00 daily. Buses 32/33 from Nahariyya connect to the entrance (≈10 km (6.2 mi) each way).The site and nearby beaches are within walking distance; the cable‑car runs 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM daily. Buses 32/33 from Nahariyya connect to the entrance (≈10 km (6.2 mi) each way).The site and nearby beaches are within walking distance; the cable‑car runs 8:30‑17:00 daily. Buses 32/33 from Nahariyya connect to the entrance (≈6.2 mi (10 km) each way).The site and nearby beaches are within walking distance; the cable‑car runs 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM daily. Buses 32/33 from Nahariyya connect to the entrance (≈6.2 mi (10 km) each way).
See and do
Known for
- Limestone grottoes
- Cable‑car to the cliffs
- Border views to Lebanon
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nahariyya | Bus 32/33 from Rosh Haniqra, about 10 km (6.2 mi), 15 minBus 32/33 from Rosh Haniqra, about 6.2 mi (10 km), 15 min | ≈20 min |
| Akko | Bus 32/33 to Nahariyya, then local bus or sherut to Akko (≈30 min total) | ≈45 min |
| Montfort Castle | Taxi or rental car eastward, about 20 km (12 mi)Taxi or rental car eastward, about 12 mi (20 km) | ≈40 min |
Sleep
- Rosh HaNikra Holiday Village
- Beach‑side rooms and apartments, 5‑min walk to the cable‑car base.
- Beezet Beach (camping)
- Camping site 1.5 km (0.9 mi) south; open Sep–Apr, basic facilities.Camping site 0.9 mi (1.5 km) south; open Sep–Apr, basic facilities.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | סליחהsliḥa |
| Thank you | תודהtoda |
| How much is it? | כמה זה?kama ze? |
| Where is the toilet? | איפה השירותים?eifo ha‑sherutim? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Cable‑car tickets cost ₪45 for adults; children, seniors, disabled and soldiers pay ₪36 (check).
- Winter hours end at 16:00, summer at 18:00; verify exact times before arrival.
- Border area is secure; stay on marked paths.
The site is safe; most activities are underground or on marked paths. Keep an eye on border signage and respect security zones.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Rosh Haniqra yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Limestone grottoes
- Cable‑car to the cliffs
- Border views to Lebanon
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Rosh Haniqra, revision 3765184 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3765184
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/rosh-haniqra). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.