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Mevo Hamma Forest which has many hiking trails, historical sites, birdwatching observation points, streams, waterfalls, and natural springs (including Ein Keshetot, Ein Pik, and Ein Shoko). Fri-Sat: 10am-sunset, @cafe_hamma, tourgolan.org.il | Lev Hashvil 26 Shmueli Studio, Ein Hod Located in the heart of the artists’ village of Ein Hod, and nestled among the olive groves, is this charming little coffee cart owned by Batya and Hed Shmueli, who also have an art studio nearby, and a cabin in which they host Israel Trail hikers. Lev Hashvil 26 is one of those places that you fall instantly in love with – as much because of how kind and lovely the Shmuelis are, as for how beautiful it is. What’s on the menu: sweet and savory pastries (including a delicious Greek-style spinach bake), salads, cakes, muffins, Bombay chai, sandwiches, pizzas, and occasionally, Ethiopian dishes that Batya cooks. In the area: Ein Hod has lots of art galleries and beautiful paved

Café Hamma, Mevo Hamma I Photo: PR

biscuits, and wine. In the area: three wineries (Assaf, Bazalt, and Château Golan) which all have a garden where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine, an artisanal jam shop surrounded by a garden filled with sculptures, and the Ein Amphi natural spring. Tue-Fri: 8:30am-2pm, @samsam_baked_treats, tourgolan.org.il | Café Hamma Mevo Hamma Café Hamma looks out onto the Sea of Galilee, the Galilee Mountains, the

Tabor and the Yavne’el Valley, offering one of the most beautiful views in the country. Owners Nofar and Eran welcome you into their charming little haven, full of good music and a fun, relaxing atmosphere. What’s on the menu: sandwiches, pastries, cakes, Japanese mochi ice cream (ice cream wrapped in glutinous rice), hummus on Fridays, herbal infusions, coffee, wine, and beer. In the area: Mevo Hamma is part of the South Golan Promenade, a 30km cycling and walking trail stretching between the Ha’on Cliffs and the

Lev Hashvil 26, Ein Hod I Photo: Hed Shmueli

Samsam, Moshav Kidmat Tzvi I Photo: Gonen Avidor

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