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Pizza di Qualità. the pizza food truck I Photo: PR

Abu Jabal Sweets I Photo: Ariela Aflalo

L’Osteria I Photo: Courtesy of the restaurant

The taste of Majdal Shams, Salep (Sahlab)

The Falakhi market I Photo: PR

The View Hotel, Majdal Shams

serves aside hard-boiled eggs, green tahini, beetroot tahini, and many more typically Israeli side dishes, as well as falafel of course (including gluten-free). The drinks menu includes ouzo, arak, and beer, and there’s knafeh and malabi with all the toppings for dessert. enzivan.co.il Majdal Shams Village life and beautiful landscapes Majdal Shams is something between a small town and an agricultural village. Its main road is full of cafes, bakeries, restaurants, clothes shops, and more. It is situated right by Lake Ram, known as the blue eye of the Golan Heights. The lake is truly breathtaking when the shoreline is covered in snow. Majdal Shams means “the sun tower” in Arabic

and is thought to be one of the first settlements in Israel, established in 1595. Activities Givat HaTzeakot Once upon a time, Givat HaTzeakot (“hill of screams” in Hebrew) is where families torn by the border between Israel and Syria communicated with each other, as the acoustics are especially good. From here, you can go on towards the apple and cherry orchards, cross the Saar stream and walk down to the Yaafory valley before taking a rest in one of the coffee shops by Lake Ram. Lake Ram This beautiful lake spreads across 1,200m 2 of blue waters that come from the region’s natural springs, rainwater, and melted snow. Some say it was formed as a consequence of a volcanic eruption. Surrounded by apple and cherry

Accommodation The View Hotel, Majdal Shams The View is one of Majdal Shams most recent hotels. It’s a 13-room boutique hotel that offers a typical Druze hospitality experience. The breakfast is abundant and authentic, though cornflakes, pizza, and burekas are available as well. Rooms are of various sizes and designs, suitable for couples and families, and lookout onto the beautiful landscape. The hotel also has its own heated pool, sauna, and Jacuzzi where it’s lovely to rest after a day in the cold. view-hotel.net

orchards, it is a tourist favorite. There are many camping sites and B&Bs

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