Israeli National Maritime Museum

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.

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

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

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

Bronze sculptures of children, adults and animals adorn this tranquil tree-laden park whose summit offers spectacular vistas of the coast.

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