Rosh Ha Nikra Grottoes

Rosh Ha Nikra Grottoes

Coordinates: 33°5′35.24″N 35°6′17.16″E / 33.0931222°N 35.1047667°E / 33.0931222; 35.1047667


Rosh HaNikra (Arabic: رأس الناقورة‎ Hebrew: ראש הנקרה‎, "head of the grottos") is a geologic formation in Israel, located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in the Western Galilee. It is a white chalk cliff face which opens up into spectacular grottos.

The Rosh HaNikra grottos are cavernous tunnels formed by sea action on the soft chalk rock. The total length is some 200 metres. They branch off in various directions with some interconnecting segments. In the past, the only access to them was from the sea and experienced divers were the only ones capable of visiting. Today a cable car takes visitors down to see the grottos. A kibbutz, also named Rosh HaNikra, is located nearby. The Israeli city Nahariya is located about 10 km (6 miles) south of Rosh HaNikra.

Read more about Rosh Ha Nikra Grottoes:  History, Nature Reserves and National Park, Cable Car