The northwestern summit of Mt. Carmel descends towards the sea, whose western end is the most prominent on the Israeli coastline, with only a tiny strip separating it and the sea. From here, the sea can be viewed from three directions - west, north and east. The Bat Galim neighbourhood and the medical school building come into view, as do the Surfers and Shikmona beaches, the Maritime Institute, Tel Shikmona, the Shprinzak neighbourhood, Sha’ar Ha’aliya and Neve David.
Starting point Stella Maris | Ends at Bat Galim Promenade
The trail begins alongside the Navy Building opposite the Carmelite church and monastery, in the midst of Carob and Mastic trees in a natural forest. Several paths lead to a small domed building - the Holy Family Chapel, which initially served as a windmill. There’s a beautiful view of the sea and Haifa’s neighbourhoods from several terraces next to the chapel and above it. This is the best place to understand Jeremiah's passage: “...and Carmel by the sea; it shall come about” (46.18).
