Achziv is located in the Western Galilee region of northern Israel, on the Mediterranean coast about 15km north of Akko, south of Rosh HaNikra, and close to the city of Nahariya. The Achziv National Park is the main attraction in this quiet coastal village. The national park consists of a stretch of beach bordered by rocky cliffs, lagoons and sea pools both natural and manmade.

Activities in Achziv

Gaze out to sea and spot several small islands across the water. These are part of a separate nature reserve, aptly named The Islands of Achziv Beach. During the summer you can see flocks of seagulls nesting on these islands. Within the Achziv National Park are the remains of a Crusader castle and the Biblical city which stood here. Achziv, once a city of the Asher tribe, finds mention in the Mishnah and Talmud. Crusader-era remnants, from when the site was known as Casle Umberti, are still visible today. However, most of the ruins date back to the later Mamluk and Ottoman periods. The Arab village of Az-Zeeb rose during this time, its builders incorporating salvaged stones from the Crusader castle.

For tourists the most important part of Achziv is the beach, recognized by locals as one of the finest in Israel. There are coves, cliffs and naturally formed lagoons where you can discover marine life which has not yet been scared away by the human visitors. Here you’ll see Rock Pigeons, Swifts and Sternas flying above you and sea urchins, small fish and crabs in the rock pools. In July and August sea turtles make their way up the beach to lay their eggs.

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