mandess.com - My tourist guide to Israel » Sports http://www.mandess.com/home Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:57:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Ramat-Hanadiv park, gardens and hiking area http://www.mandess.com/home/2011/10/ramat-hanadiv-park-gardens-and-hiking-area/ http://www.mandess.com/home/2011/10/ramat-hanadiv-park-gardens-and-hiking-area/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:04:16 +0000 Ilan http://www.mandess.com/home/?p=1190 At the southern end of Mount Carmel, between Zikhron Ya’akov and Binyamina, lies Ramat Hanadiv, a natural gem dedicated to the memory of Baron Edmond de Rothschild. Its located a bit north, 66 km and about an hour drive from Tel Aviv.

The memorial gardens sprawl across approximately seven hectares (17.5 acres), surrounding the Baron and Baroness Rothschild’s [...]]]> At the southern end of Mount Carmel, between Zikhron Ya’akov and Binyamina, lies Ramat Hanadiv, a natural gem dedicated to the memory of Baron Edmond de Rothschild.
Its located a bit north, 66 km and about an hour drive from Tel Aviv.

The memorial gardens sprawl across approximately seven hectares (17.5 acres), surrounding the Baron and Baroness Rothschild’s crypt. It is situated in the heart of Ramat Hanadiv, and its broad lawns, trees and colorful seasonal flowers are only some of the points of interest that attract many visitors to the gardens. The garden is comprised of several small gardens including the Cascade Garden, Rose Garden, Palm Garden and Fragrance Garden, as well as an Amphitheatre for outdoor concerts.

Hiking - Throughout the Park, are color marked, 3 circular hiking trails ,1.5 to 4.5 km in length . One is on easy to moderate difficulty level and the other two are moderate to difficult level. suited to walkers of all kinds and capabilities. Passing through typical Mediterranean terrain, hikers can stop along the trails to enjoy magnificent views at the observation points or to discover sites of prehistoric settlement, a hidden spring, and an acclimatization cage for hikers – all meant to help preserve the ancient living landscape of Israel.

Ramat-Hanadiv park offers a large parking spot at the entrance to the park, and has all facilities as a restaurant and cafe (open Sun-Fri), drinking spots, and rest rooms. It also has an information center.
Gardens have one level pavement trails and are suitable to handicap persons as well as wheel chairs. Hiking trails are good for children and adults.

 

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In the final four stage, who would you want to win the world cup?

Holand 27.7% Germany 25% Spain 23% Uruguay 7% none of the above 17%

Who was your favorite team before the games started?

Argentina 34% Brazil 23% England  8% Italy 5% none of the above 20%

Photograph by [...]]]> Survey held recently, brings up some interesting results, based on the answers of 500 adult Israelis.

In the final four stage, who would you want to win the world cup?

  • Holand 27.7%
  • Germany 25%
  • Spain 23%
  • Uruguay 7%
  • none of the above 17%

Who was your favorite team before the games started?

  • Argentina 34%
  • Brazil 23%
  • England  8%
  • Italy 5%
  • none of the above 20%

Photograph by Agência Brasil

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