Experts' Choice Award Cave of Elijah
What the experts agree on
Sacred to Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Druze alike, this cave beneath Mt Carmel marks where Elijah reputedly took refuge and prayed, drawing pilgrims and dramatic ceremonies year-round.
“From the Af-Al-Pi Chen, it's just a short walk up to Elijah's Cave, nestled at the base of steep Cape Carmel, below the Stella Maris lighthouse and the Carmelite Monastery.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "Jews, Christians, and Muslims consider this site sacred; an early Byzantine tradition identified it as the cave in which Elijah found refuge from the wrath of Ahab." Full review
Lonely Planet "Holy to Jews, Christians, Muslims and Druze, this cave is where the prophet Elijah is believed to have prayed before challenging the priests of Ba’al on Mt Carmel." Full review
