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Crusader Fortress

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Crusader Fortress?

There are 103 places to stay in the Crusader Fortress area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Crusader Fortress include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3559266&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Large Villa Near The Megadim Sea tarmpoline Climbing wall</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=364810&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Nir Etzion Resort</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=43900&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Carmel Forest Spa Resort by Isrotel Exclusive Collection</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2585642&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Almog Haifa Israel Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1863278&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">2 bedroom apartments in Atlit, Haifa district</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1537015&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Halom Be'Dor</a></li></ul>

Atlit, Israel

#17 out of 21 in Haifa

6.7

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Atlit • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Pipa Foodtruck

9.2 - Excellent 780m

Restaurant New York Style

800m

Restaurant מזנון

820m

Restaurant בא לי באגט ברכבת עתלית

8.8 - Excellent 900m

Restaurant Ben Ezra the Fisherman

6.8 - Good 1km

Restaurant Abrada

10 - Exceptional 1km

Restaurant מזנון מעפילים

1.1km

Restaurant המגש הלוהט

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Pizza Fadael

7.6 - Very good 1.4km

Park Nahal Mearot Nature Preserve

4.3km

Park Habonim Beach Nature Reserve

6.3km

Park פארק גלים

7.3km

Park שמורת טבע חוף גלים

7.5km

Farm Amphorae Winery

8.6km

Hiking Area Gilad Beach

8.7km

Park גן נעמת מתמ דרום

9.2km

Park גן משחקים

9.3km

Playground Sharon Park

6.6km

Playground מגרש כדורגל - מתנ״ס טירת כרמל

6.8km

Playground חוף הסטודנטים חיפה

9.3km

Playground Neot Peres Park

9.3km

Supermarket Sharon Market

6.8km

Supermarket Sapir Supermarket

7.1km

Supermarket שופרסל אקספרס

7.4km

Supermarket Makhsanei Mazon

7.6km

Supermarket ויקטורי

7.8km

Supermarket m.n מינמרקט 24/7

8km

Supermarket המרכז הקמעונאי למזון

8km

Supermarket Shufersal

9km

Supermarket Stop Market

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Atlit Beach Reserve

8.6 - Excellent 560m

Tourist Attraction Atlit Detention Camp

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Immigration camp Atlit

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Water Park Neve Yam

8.4 - Very good 2km

Tourist Attraction חוף נוה ים

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction A monument to those fallen sons of Carmel beach

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Ein Carmel Sculpture Garden

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction סדנאות האומנים

8.6 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Janco-Dada Museum, Ein Hod

8.4 - Very good 4.1km

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About

Crusader Fortress is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 17th place out of 21 beaches in the Haifa region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Crusader Fortress coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Neve Yam beach, which has a rating of 8.

Crusader Fortress is located in Haifa within Atlit, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+31 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

5.8 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Atlit • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Pipa Foodtruck

9.2 - Excellent 780m

Restaurant New York Style

800m

Restaurant מזנון

820m

Restaurant בא לי באגט ברכבת עתלית

8.8 - Excellent 900m

Restaurant Ben Ezra the Fisherman

6.8 - Good 1km

Restaurant Abrada

10 - Exceptional 1km

Restaurant מזנון מעפילים

1.1km

Restaurant המגש הלוהט

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Pizza Fadael

7.6 - Very good 1.4km

Park Nahal Mearot Nature Preserve

4.3km

Park Habonim Beach Nature Reserve

6.3km

Park פארק גלים

7.3km

Park שמורת טבע חוף גלים

7.5km

Farm Amphorae Winery

8.6km

Hiking Area Gilad Beach

8.7km

Park גן נעמת מתמ דרום

9.2km

Park גן משחקים

9.3km

Playground Sharon Park

6.6km

Playground מגרש כדורגל - מתנ״ס טירת כרמל

6.8km

Playground חוף הסטודנטים חיפה

9.3km

Playground Neot Peres Park

9.3km

Supermarket Sharon Market

6.8km

Supermarket Sapir Supermarket

7.1km

Supermarket שופרסל אקספרס

7.4km

Supermarket Makhsanei Mazon

7.6km

Supermarket ויקטורי

7.8km

Supermarket m.n מינמרקט 24/7

8km

Supermarket המרכז הקמעונאי למזון

8km

Supermarket Shufersal

9km

Supermarket Stop Market

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Atlit Beach Reserve

8.6 - Excellent 560m

Tourist Attraction Atlit Detention Camp

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Immigration camp Atlit

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Water Park Neve Yam

8.4 - Very good 2km

Tourist Attraction חוף נוה ים

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction A monument to those fallen sons of Carmel beach

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Ein Carmel Sculpture Garden

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction סדנאות האומנים

8.6 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Janco-Dada Museum, Ein Hod

8.4 - Very good 4.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2 bedroom apartments in Atlit, Haifa district

1.3km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

2 bedroom apartments in Atlit, Haifa district

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Atlit • 510m from center

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Large Villa Near The Megadim Sea tarmpoline Climbing wall

4.5km from the beach

4 Frustrating

Large Villa Near The Megadim Sea tarmpoline Climbing wall

Resort Villa

Qiryat Bialik • 5km from center

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5.2km from the beach

6.7 Good

Nir Etzion Resort

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Atlit • 4.8km from center

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Carmel Forest Spa Resort by Isrotel Exclusive Collection

7km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Carmel Forest Spa Resort by Isrotel Exclusive Collection

Hotel

Qiryat Bialik • 6.7km from center

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9km from the beach

8.3 Very good

אחוזת בריאות וים

Lodge

Qiryat Bialik • 9.5km from center

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9.9km from the beach

6.8 Good

Dor Kibbutz Country Lodging

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Dor • 9.3km from center

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9.9km from the beach

9 Excellent

Eshkol Housing Haifa - Sea View Villa

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Atlit • 10.5km from center

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10.2km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Halom Be'Dor

Entire Apartment

Dor • 9.5km from center

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11km from the beach

7.9 Very good

Luxury Suites by Notaly Ariel

Entire Apartment

Qiryat Bialik • 11.6km from center

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11.7km from the beach

6.8 Good

Hotel Marom Haifa

Hotel

Qiryat Bialik • 12.1km from center

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11.8km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

ALICE GALLERY HOUSE

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Atlit • 12.3km from center

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11.8km from the beach

8 Very good

Almog Haifa Israel Apartments

Entire Apartment

Qiryat Bialik • 12.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

What to do in Crusader Fortress? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Crusader Fortress welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 17 min walk

Atlit beach Atlit beach

6.7 Good

2.2km

Neve Yam beach Neve Yam beach

8 Very good

5.4km

HaBonim beach HaBonim beach

6.9 Good

7.7km

Aviv's beach II Aviv's beach II

5.7 Pleasant

8.8km

Nachsholim beach Nachsholim beach

6.6 Good

9.1km

Hof HaCarmel Hof HaCarmel

6.8 Good

9.6km

Dor beach Dor beach

7.4 Good

10.6km

Hofami beach Hofami beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Atlit • 950m

Transport

Airport

HFA • 15.9km

Bus Station

HaHarduf/Atlit Railway Station • 690m

Train Station

Atlit • 650m

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Crusader Fortress?

The coastline of Crusader Fortress is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Crusader Fortress?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Crusader Fortress, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Crusader Fortress is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Crusader Fortress good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Crusader Fortress is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Crusader Fortress for swimming is very positive.

Is the Crusader Fortress good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Crusader Fortress secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Crusader Fortress?

Crusader Fortress can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Crusader Fortress?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Crusader Fortress.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.בא לי באגט ברכבת עתלית is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Crusader Fortress?

There are 103 places to stay in the Crusader Fortress area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Crusader Fortress include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Crusader Fortress from parking?

The Crusader Fortress has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Crusader Fortress?

There are 4 attractions near Crusader Fortress that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Atlit Beach Reserve located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Crusader Fortress?

The month with the highest temperature in Crusader Fortress is August. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 17°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Crusader Fortress (Haifa District) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Crusader Fortress (Haifa District) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.