Grottoes of Rosh HaNikra
The Rosh HaNikra Grottoes are considered one of the most beautiful places on the planet, according to tourists. The complex is located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This is a combination of clear, clean water and snow-white rocks. The tremors split the limestone ridge from the inside. The water washed out the crevices, and caves 200 meters deep appeared.
Basic information
They began to dig a tunnel in the mountain in 1941. A year later, a railway was built nearby, but in 1948 the tunnel was blown up by a detachment of the Haganah. After the war, people began to come to this place on vacation. To make it easier for tourists to access Rosh HaNikra, in 1868 an observation gallery approximately 400 meters deep was cut into the rock. All safety requirements were met.
Over time, a cable car was built to the Rosh HaNikra grottoes to facilitate the descent from the mountain to the tunnels. The cable car has 2 carriages, each of which can accommodate up to 15 people. Now Rosh HaNikra is a nature reserve protected by the state. This place is perfect for family excursions.
Information for tourists
When going to the Rosh HaNikra grottoes, it is advisable to wear sports shoes with non-slip soles. The rocks near the water's edge may be damp. To get to the grottoes, you need to ride a cable car for 1 minute at an altitude of 70 meters. The tilt angle is 60%.
You can get to Rosh HaNikra by car on Highway 4 or by train or bus. You need to get off at Nahariya station and walk to Lohamei HaGetaot, where there are taxi stands that will take you to your destination. On weekdays in summer, the complex is open from 9 am to 6 pm, from November 1 until the end of winter - from 9 am to 4 pm. The shortened schedule is relevant for pre-holiday days. On Saturdays and holidays tourists are expected from 9.00 to 18.00. If it is raining heavily outside, the cable car will not operate for safety reasons.
The length of the natural grottoes of Rosh HaNikra is 200 meters, the length of the artificial tunnel is 400 meters. You can buy a ticket for the excursion, which includes bicycle rental. There are no driving instructors, so the service is relevant for those who already know how to ride a two-wheeled vehicle.
