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Atlit

Haifa, Israel · Asia

About Atlit

Atlit is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tsrufa, 47km from Rosh HaNikra Grottoes.

Atlit is a town located in Haifa, Israel. With a population of 8,875, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Atlit sits in Israel, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Atlit to your route.

About Atlit

Atlit (Hebrew: עַתְלִית, Arabic: عتليت) is a coastal town located south of Haifa, Israel. The community is in the Hof HaCarmel Regional Council in the Haifa District of Israel. Off the coast of Atlit is a submerged Neolithic village. The town of Atlit is named after the nearby Crusader outpost and fortified town of

Read more Atlit, also known as Château Pèlerin, which although in ruins remained populated until 1948. The town was established in 1903 under the auspices of Baron Edmond de Rothschild, approximately two kilometers south of the historical site which was then a small Palestinian village. The Atlit detainee camp is nearby, which was used by the British to intern Jewish refugees and is now a museum. From 1950 until the unification of the municipalities in 2003, Atlit was a local council whose jurisdiction was 14,000 dunams. In 2024 the population was 11,611.

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Atlit offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Atlit located?

Atlit is located in Haifa, Israel, Asia. The coordinates are 32.6889 latitude, 34.9424 longitude.

What is the population of Atlit?

Atlit has a population of approximately 8,875 people, making it a town in Israel.

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Quick Information

Population
8,875
Continent
Asia
Country
Israel
Region
Haifa
Timezone
Asia/Jerusalem
Coordinates
32.6889, 34.9424

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Essential numbers in Israel

Police
100
Ambulance
101
Fire
102
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Atlit

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Caesarea Maritima

A spectacular Roman-era port city with a grand amphitheater, aqueducts, and crusader fortifications on the Mediterranean coast.

22 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Akko (Acre)

A UNESCO-listed Crusader city with remarkably preserved underground knights' halls, Ottoman bazaars, and fortifications on the Mediterranean coast.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Rosh HaNikra Grottoes

Sea-carved tunnels running 200m through white chalk cliffs on the Lebanese border, reached by a cable car advertised as the world's steepest at a 60-degree gradient. The water inside glows electric blue.

47 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Arbel

A cliff dropping 380m to the Sea of Galilee, with fortified caves cut into its face by Jewish rebels and a lookout taking in the whole lake to the Golan. Israel's only base-jumping mountain.

54 km · about 65 min drive

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  • 54 kmMount ArbelA cliff dropping 380m to the Sea of Galilee, with fortified caves cut into its face by Jewish rebels and a lookout taking in the whole lake to the Golan. Israel's only base-jumping mountain.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Atlit.

Geva‘ Karmel

🇮🇱 Israel

3 km awayPop. 1,200

Tsrufa

🇮🇱 Israel

5 km awayPop. 1,097

Megadim

🇮🇱 Israel

5 km awayPop. 1,329

‘En Ayyala

🇮🇱 Israel

7 km awayPop. 1,150

Tirat Karmel

🇮🇱 Israel

8 km awayPop. 27,822

Daliyat al Karmel

🇮🇱 Israel

10 km awayPop. 25,000

Furaydis

🇮🇱 Israel

10 km awayPop. 13,247

‘Isfiyā

🇮🇱 Israel

12 km awayPop. 12,503

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