Previously, the shores along Atlit were rich in flocks of sardines and this is why one of the names of the coast is due - Sardinia Beach. Today the pristine sand dunes of this reserve attract large sea turtles, colonies of gulls and albatrosses, as well as owners of high-traffic vehicles that allow them to get to the coast. It should be remembered that the movement of four-wheeled vehicles in an area of 200 m along the coast is prohibited, and by stopping the car along the highway at the side of the road, you can not only not break the law, but also preserve the nature reserve by enjoying a short walk to the shore. Translated with Google Translate
Atlit is a small town south of Haifa. In the shadow of the capital of North, Atlit is an unremarkable province. However, acquaintance with this place will amaze us with the diversity and depth of the events that took place here. Let's start, oddly enough, with the cemetery. Knights and pilgrims are buried there. This is the only cemetery in the Middle East from the Crusades' time in such good condition. Then our path will run to the refugee camp, which has become an immigration museum. Here we are, witnesses, for the incredible fate of people, secret paths of illegal immigration, and a really recreated atmosphere of those years: the presence of barbed wire, guard towers, disinfection, and wooden barracks tarred by the scorching sun. Then, after a short picnic, we will climb to the ruins of the Crusader fortress De Strua. These are the only sites associated with the history of the Crusades that can be visited in Atlit today. And finally, we will go to the secret azure lagoon, where you can swim and find the shells of the famous mollusk, which gave itself the most expensive and prestigious paint of the ancient world - purple.
