Tiberias Offers New Attractions Beyond Galilee Beach
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Tiberias is rebranding itself as a diverse tourist destination beyond its beaches on the Sea of Galilee, focusing on history, culture, and new attractions. New sites include the Dona Gracia Museum and the Rambam Heritage Center, while the Hamat Tiberias National Park offers hot springs. The city also promotes its boutique winery, the "Korezin" ecological boat tour, and a vibrant fish market, aiming to attract visitors with a range of experiences.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Tiberias is developing new attractions to attract tourists beyond its beaches on the Sea of Galilee.
- The Dona Gracia Museum offers historical costumes and an app-guided tour for NIS 20.
- The Rambam Heritage Center showcases ancient manuscripts, including a 250-year-old Torah scroll.
- Hamat Tiberias National Park features hot springs and ancient mosaics.
- The Berniki winery offers tours and tastings, and the "Korezin" provides ecological boat tours.
- The city's fish market and BORA BORA beach offer culinary and leisure experiences.
Tiberias is presenting itself as a revitalized tourist destination, offering more than just its famous beaches on the Sea of Galilee. The city is aiming to regain its status as a leading tourist hub by highlighting its rich history, culture, culinary scene, and entertainment options.
History enthusiasts can explore the Dona Gracia Museum, located within a hotel on Ha'Perachim Street. This museum, designed to resemble the 16th-century palace of "the noblewoman Hannah Nasi," offers visitors an immersive experience with an app-guided tour and the chance to wear over a hundred period costumes, making it ideal for photography. Admission is NIS 20. Another historical site is the Rambam Heritage Center on Ha'Chacham Abulafia Street, housed in a preserved basalt structure. It details the life of Maimonides and features ancient manuscripts, including a 250-year-old Torah scroll written on gazelle skin in Iraq.
For relaxation and wellness, the Hamat Tiberias National Park offers warm spring pools and an ancient Turkish bath, alongside one of the country's most impressive mosaics. Nearby, the Hamat Tiberias site provides a thermo-mineral complex heated to 60 degrees Celsius. Wine lovers can visit the Berniki boutique winery for tours, tastings, and stories about the Roman era from winemaker Gidi Bat.
Adventure and nature seekers can enjoy a quiet, ecological boat tour on the Sea of Galilee aboard the electric wooden ship "Korezin." The Tiberias Skatepark, overlooking the lake, offers extreme sports facilities for families.
The city's culinary scene is highlighted by its urban market, particularly the fish market at the intersection of Ha'Perachim and Ha'Yarkon streets, offering fresh catches and exotic spices. For a tropical ambiance, the BORA BORA boutique beach features palm trees, bamboo, and a Polynesian-style cocktail bar. The iconic Lido Beach remains a central hub, combining water sports, nostalgic restaurants like "HaPagoda," and a lively atmosphere with locals by the Sea of Galilee.