Metulla Between Landscape and History

Metulla appeals to travellers who want to include sweeping landscapes, nature watching and historic sites in their holiday plans. The Mitzpe Adi–Metula scenic road leads to a roundabout in Metula; viewpoints and a short trail in the Nahal Iyyon Nature Reserve offer a different perspective. The abandoned police station and the memorial to the fallen soldiers of the South Lebanon Army also offer distinct historical perspectives. When planning, it therefore helps to consider whether panoramas, nature or history will shape your trip most.

Panoramic Views from the Road and Viewpoint

The Mitzpe Adi–Metula scenic road is about 8 kilometres long and can be driven in a private car. It ends at the roundabout at the intersection of HaGolan and Ma'ale Dado streets in Metula. From the road, you can see Mount Hermon, the northern part of the Golan Heights, the Hula Valley and Lebanese villages. Road conditions can vary. The views along the road therefore offer a different perspective from those at a single location.

Near Metulla, Mitzpe Dado is located at a high elevation. From there, the panorama stretches across Upper Galilee, the Hula Valley, the Golan Heights and Mount Hermon. Information panels around the viewpoint identify the places in view. The scenic road also offers views of Lebanese villages; from Mitzpe Dado, the panorama stretches across Upper Galilee, the Hula Valley, the Golan Heights and Mount Hermon.

Autumn Blooms and Waterfall Views

In autumn, magnificent sea squills bloom in the area around Metulla, on the slope west of the Nahal Iyyon Gorge, near the Metula cemetery. The blooms are a seasonal highlight of nature. A short trail in the Nahal Iyyon Nature Reserve includes a paved loop, the Gafni viewpoint and an observation terrace with a full view of Tanur Waterfall. While the sea squills bloom in autumn, the trail includes a paved loop, the Gafni viewpoint and a terrace with a full view of Tanur.

Police Station and Memorial Site

The historic abandoned police station in Metula stands next to the corner of Rishonim and HaArazim streets. The building, designed in the style of a Tegart fort, served as a British police station until the end of the Mandate in 1948.

The memorial to the fallen soldiers of the South Lebanon Army in Metula includes a memorial plaza with an eternal flame, a memorial path and a viewpoint. Information displays also provide insight into the history of the South Lebanon Army's fighters and commanders. The memorial site thus offers a different perspective from the police station: here, remembrance and historical interpretation take centre stage, while the station is a historic building with a former police function.

When looking for a holiday rental in Metulla, consider whether views along the scenic road, nature highlights such as the autumn blooms and Tanur, or local history should shape your stay. Then choose accommodation based on the location that best suits your planned outings.

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