New Resort Planned for Israel's Northern Coast Near Achziv
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
A tender has been released for a new resort village near Achziv beach in Israel's Western Galilee, set to include 80 units and operate for at least 25 years. The project aims to boost year-round tourism and requires the operator to pay fees even if operations are disrupted by security or health issues. The deadline for bids is January 17, 2027, with other hospitality projects also underway in the vicinity.
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- A new resort village is planned near Achziv beach in Israel's Western Galilee.
- The resort will initially feature 80 accommodation units on approximately 28 dunams.
- The operator must pay full fees even if operations are halted due to security or health crises.
- The deadline for submitting bids for the 25-year contract is January 17, 2027.
- The project aims to enhance year-round tourism in the Western Galilee region.
- Other hospitality projects are also being developed in the Achziv area.
A tender has been issued for the establishment and operation of a new resort village near the Achziv beach in the Western Galilee, a project spearheaded by the Mateh Asher Regional Council, the Mateh Asher Economic Company, and the Moshav Liman cooperative society. The planned complex will span approximately 28 dunams (about 7 acres) and will initially feature 80 accommodation units, with potential for expansion. The resort is slated for development near the Achziv National Park, Mosh Beach, and Batzevet Beach, and is a short drive from the Rosh HaNikra grottos and the streams of Nahal Kaziv. Officials hope the initiative will boost tourism in the region, attracting visitors from Israel and abroad year-round.
The winning bidder will be responsible for all planning, construction, operation, and maintenance costs. They will also pay monthly operating fees starting at NIS 113,500 plus VAT. Payments will commence either upon the resort's opening or three years after the agreement is signed, whichever comes first. The initial contract period is set for about 25 years, with an option for an extension up to 49 years, subject to council approval. The deadline for bid submissions is January 17, 2027.
A notable clause in the tender agreement addresses the resort's proximity to the Lebanese border. It stipulates that the operator must continue paying full operating fees even if authorities restrict or prohibit the resort's activities due to military operations or a pandemic. This development follows other recent hospitality investments in the area, including a planned hotel and glamping site in Achziv by Matayalim Hotels, a NIS 30 million project expected to open in late 2027, and the management agreement for a hotel in nearby Kibbutz Gesher HaZiv by the "HaChof Shel Mosh" group.