A seaside city. Seen by locals.Life in Nahariya and Western Galilee: culture, new places and city events.
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The outer gardens are open daily from 09:00 to 17:00, while the shrine is open Friday through Monday from 09:00 to 12:00. Entry is free; independent visits do not require booking, while guided tours must be reserved in advance. Check the official hours and visitor rules before travelling.
Guide Karmit Arbel leads a linear walk of about 6.5 km, with a car shuttle arranged between the start and finish. The route is rated easy to moderate; admission is ₪90 per person and advance registration is required. Afterwards, participants may independently visit Yuval Lofen’s sculptures at Kibbutz Ginosar.
Each professional session lasts 10–15 minutes and includes three edited photographs delivered in a digital gallery. Prices are ₪70 for one person, ₪120 for a couple and ₪200 for a family of up to five. The listing states full accessibility; advance booking is required.
On October 16, Varda Yatom leads an intimate workshop creating a seated ceramic figure about 25 cm high. No experience is required; ages 14+. The ₪350 fee includes materials and firing. Advance registration is required, with the exact location sent after confirmation.
Boris Cohen’s exhibition opens on October 24 at Naomeh Gallery near Old Akko’s fishing port. The announcement gives the opening date but no exact opening time. Regular gallery hours are Thursday and Friday 10:00–15:00 and Saturday 11:00–16:00; check current hours with the organiser before visiting.
On October 29, Oron Galil Farm offers an introduction to the farm, its distillery and local produce. Entry and the basic farm, distillery and visitor-centre visit are free, with purchases charged separately. A deeper guided tasting experience costs ₪99. Advance coordination with the organiser is required.
On November 5 at 18:00, The Generous Stream opens, tracing Nahal Naaman from the wetlands and waterscapes of the 1930s–40s through pollution and into large-scale ecological restoration. The exhibition combines archival and contemporary photography and is curated by Efrat Peled-Sade. Admission is free. The November 5 opening is fully booked.
On November 6–7, Pekiin hosts a family olive-harvest festival. Hourly tours visit the village lanes, heritage houses, visitor centres and an old olive press; the spring square hosts music, dabke, street performances and art activities. The programme also lists harvesting and pickling workshops, soap making, local cooking, crafts and a market of regional products.
On November 20–21, Yarka offers tours of local olive groves with hands-on harvesting, an introduction to local tradition and a visit to a working olive press. The route also includes spice centres, Galilean herbs and olive-oil products. Starts are at 10:00 and 12:00; participation should be coordinated with the organiser.