Rosh Pinna Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Visit the Rothschild Gardens

Visit the Rothschild Gardens, Rosh Pinna

 jadedmuse Says:  Rosh Pina may have been settled by Romanians, but it was Baron de Rothschild who financed a number of early settlements including Rosh Pina, and came to be known as the Benefactor among the locals. There's a lovely garden in his name in the middle of the village, full of... 

Take a Stroll Along the Cobblestone Streets

Take a Stroll Along the Cobblestone Streets, Rosh Pinna

 jadedmuse Says:  Half the fun of Rosh Pina must be strolling along the cobbled main street. You're treated to views of Mt. Hermon in the distance, and beauganvillia and pomegranates up close. You can stop at any one of the restaurants or pubs that dot the street, and enjoy the view and a... 

Narrow steps

Narrow steps, Rosh Pinna

 Martin_S. Says:  Here you can see some of the narrow and steep steps you will have to navigate to be able to investigate the upper reaches of Rosh Pina, these are the steps that lead down to several good restaurants, Rafa is one that we found excellent. 

Visit cobbled old city 3

Visit cobbled old city 3, Rosh Pinna

 Martin_S. Says:  This is one of the most beautiful cobbled streets in upper Rosh Pina..but you can also see the "problem"...if you are coming with a car, there is very little parking space...if you can ask someone to direct you to the cemetary, there is parking there to spare, the only... 

Visit cobbled old city 2

Visit cobbled old city 2, Rosh Pinna

 Martin_S. Says:  Only a few years ago this was the main street in Rosh Pina, the government offices were here, just off to the left..this is also the area where you will find many of the artists studios and also some fine restaurants. 

Visit cobbled old city 1

Visit cobbled old city 1, Rosh Pinna

 Martin_S. Says:  This is the old cobbled road leading from the modern lower town to the upper old sections, make sure you have good shock absorbers on your car and good fillings in your teeth !! 

Hotels  

Mizpe-Hayamim

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Restaurants  

Rafa: Rafa's, excellent entrecote steak

Rafa: Rafa's, excellent entrecote steak, Rosh Pinna

 Martin_S. Says:  The atmosphere was very friendly and we felt comfortable from the first moment, no rushing here...you can see that the decoration is subdued and well made for an easy meal... I tried the Entrecote Steak and it was excellent. Everyone tried various meals, including some... 

Jauni: Always Tasty

Jauni: Always Tasty, Rosh Pinna

 Sharon Says:  I have been eating there a few tims though not in my last visit there, but its time to add a tip about this one as well !Jauni is one of the relatively oldest and well known Bistro's in Rosh Pina.Lovely to have a sit outside and enjoy the quiet around while enjoying one of... 

Rene: Rene (Bistro, Bar, Coffee-Shop)

Rene: Rene (Bistro, Bar, Coffee-Shop), Rosh Pinna

 Martin_S. Says:  This local "Bistro-Bar-Cafe" wants to cater to everyone, but they seem to satisfy none. Lacking in any decor of any type with poor seating (hurts to sit after a while) they seem to have done there best to be totally bland. A large choice of liquors and whiskey seem to be... 

Abu Saleh: Best Hummous in the Galilee

Abu Saleh: Best Hummous in the Galilee, Rosh Pinna

 elkeva Says:  This restaurant is not in Rosh Pinna but a 5 minute drive away. The best Hummous and salads imaginable with a very friendly atmosphere and great service. A reasonably priced meal as well. Hummous and all the salads 

Shiri Bistro: Very pastoral and peaceful

Shiri Bistro: Very pastoral and peaceful, Rosh Pinna

 Sharon Says:  Shiri bistro is located in the Meyasdim street when going up towards the reconstructed part of Rosh Pina.Its near the famouse "Pina Barosh" B&B.They have a few tables indoors and most of it is outside watching a fantastic view of the area till Mount Hermon and even some... 

Choccolatta: Coffee AND Chocolate!

Choccolatta: Coffee AND Chocolate!, Rosh Pinna

 jadedmuse Says:  We really enjoyed this little cafe - not all that easy to find. It's at the top of the hill after the Rothschild Gardens, but set back and more or less hidden behind a building. The structure itself used to be a kind of stable if memory serves me; nowadays, it's turned into... 

Doris: Doris Butcher Restaurant 2

Doris: Doris Butcher Restaurant 2, Rosh Pinna

 Martin_S. Says:  As I said you can have your meal, try out a selection of different cuts of meat and then order some to take home directly from the butcher counter that is an integral part of the restaurant...an excellent place to stop and get meat if you are planning a BBQ.. 

Doris: Doris Butcher Restaurant 1

Doris: Doris Butcher Restaurant 1, Rosh Pinna

 Martin_S. Says:  This is the inside of the Doris Butcher's Restaurant. It is very clean, open and had excellent service. No to mention that the meal was great, the meat is fresh and you can pick just about any type that you can find in a butcher shop...and you ask WHY, well because Doris is... 

Chocolata: You CAN'T Skip THAT one !

Chocolata: You CAN'T Skip THAT one !, Rosh Pinna

 Sharon Says:  In a very magical place quite hidden but if you'll ask for it you'll find this wonderful place named "Chocolata".This is an old building which was built in the late years of the 19th century by the Baron Rotchild for the first Hebrew Teacher of the first Hebrew school in the... 

At Rafa's House: Next Time...

At Rafa's House: Next Time..., Rosh Pinna

 Sharon Says:  Okay.... So normally i dont write about restaurants which i haven't tried but this one worth a few words !We were walking in a quiet morning in Rosh Pina, climbing the Sters of the "Baron's Gardens" and close to the top of it we suddenly saw this BEAUTIFUL place.We looked... 

Transportation  

Egged Bus
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Rosh Pina as seen from Mitzpe Hayamim Hotel

Egged Buses arrives to Rosh Pina from the main bus stations in Tel Aviv.
all you need is to check the schedule at www.egged.co.il/

Written Nov 18, 2006

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Shopping  

Windsong: Bring home some music from Windsong
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Peter Isacowitz from Windsong, Rosh Pina, Israel

A small hard to find shop in Rosh Pina, but I think it is worth the trouble.
Meet Peter Isacowitz, the owner of the shop and the builder and player of the instruments he makes. You can see him demonstating to us an Irish Harp that he made. He also makes xylophones an didgeridoos (a wind instrument from his native South Africa with a very haunting sound). He also makes door-harps...these are a stringed instruement that you hang ON your door, the movment of the door causes steel balls to strike the strings.....

What to buy: He suggests calling in advance because he is often away giving instruction and lessons on the musical instruments he makes.
Hours:
Mon-Thur 10:00-18:00
Fri-Sat 11:00-16:00

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Just off highway near gas station.

Phone: 04-6860313

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Warnings and Dangers  

Lots and lots of steps
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Main walk in Rosh Pina, Israel

This is a picture you will see in Rosh Pina, the main stairway leading from the lower town to the upper old town, as I said be prepared to stretch your legs... You can take your time, there are benches in several areas and once you pass this particular area the going is easier...if you are disabled, you will have to try to find parking in one of the small parking areas further up, this was built long before thought was given to disabled access.

Written Jun 3, 2005

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Off The Beaten Path  

The cemetary
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Rosh Pina Cemetary, Northern Israel

Take a walk through the history of the settlement through its cemetary...it was built on a hillside so as not to interfere with the agriculture around which the village was founded. Each time we visit we can see it climbing higher.

Written Jun 3, 2005

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