Nahal Teninim – Nature Reserve and Roman Aquaduct
If you love nature and history, but don’t want to hike, Nahal Teninim is a great place for the whole family. Nachal Teninim (Aligator stream) is a wonderful national nature reserve and is home to an amazing Roman Dam and Aquaduct that brought fresh water to Caesarea. . Around every corner was a new surprise… […]
Carmel Prehistoric Caves
The Carmel Caves are a fascinating visit for the whole family. They are located on Highway 4 between Zichron Yaakov and Haifa. If you love nature, you’ll enjoy the stunning cliffs and flowers. It’s just a short walk up a simple path with guardrails to the three caves that have been occupied since prehistoric times. […]
Rosh HaNikra Grottoes with Villa Rimona Zimmers
Many people who stay at Villa Rimona come to visit the Eastern Galilee and the Golan. However, we are the same distance from the Grottoes at Rosh HaNikra as we are to Mount Hermon in the Golan. Combine a visit to this natural wonder of Israel with a trip to Haifa, Acco or Nahariya. The […]
Tractoronim – Off Road Ranger Cars in the Upper Galilee
So many of our guests at Villa Rimona Zimmers ask us about going Tractoronim. Tractoronim are ATV’s (All Terrain Vehicles) which are usually like 4 wheel motorcycles. There are many places that offer tours of 1 – 2 hours through nature trails and kibbutz fields throughout the north. We decided to try our luck at […]
Mount Hermon in the Summertime
We took a trip in July up to Mount Hermon (pronounced “Chermon”). Most people visit the mountain in the winter during snow skiing season. The Ski season is very short in Israel and the place is packed in the winter. It’s a whole different experience in the summertime. The weather is stunning. It’s easy to […]
Tel Faher – Golani Lookout on the Golan Heights
The fiercest and decisive battle in the Six Day War to take the Golan Heights was at Tel Faher. It was a Syrian Army stronghold. A network of bunkers were built into the side of the mountain making it almost impossible to breach. The Barak Division of the Golani Brigade attacked the site and lost […]
Family Hike to Eshkol Forest in the Galilee
Between Yavneel and Menachemia is one of the Galilee’s best kept secrets … Levi Eshkol Forest Park. On the way you’ll see stunning vistas of the Kinneret, Jordan River, the Golan Heights and the Jordan Valley. Watch out for the cows at the natural oasis and avoid a natural landslide due to a recent earthquake. […]
Hike to Ein Yavne’el – Natural Spring
Just a few minutes from Villa Rimona is a hiking path that leads to a natural cave with a fresh water spring. The cave serves as a natural mikvah. On Chol Hamoed or summer Bein HaZmanim you may find some other hikers, otherwise you can often have the place to yourselves. Along the way you […]
HIKING: Switzerland Forest – Poriya to Tiberias
The Switzerland Forest provides beautiful hiking opportunities and breathtaking views of Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. It’s a park that was created by Keren Kayemet through donations from the Jewish community in Switzerland beginning in 1927 to prevent soil erosion and landslides on the steep slopes above the city. You can park you car […]
Hamat Gader – Hot Springs – Parrot Show – Aligator Park – (20min)
One of the most beautiful and popular health retreats in the Roman Empire was the spa at Hamat Gader on the southern ascent to the Golan Heights. Today you can see the remains of the incredible Roman Baths and an ancient amphitheatre. The popular modern hot springs and mineral baths fed by underwater springs are […]