Ein Eyov, The Hidden Waterfall, Kinneret – Visitors Guide
Ein Eyov, widely known as The Hidden Waterfall, consists of two small waterfalls near the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Map
Ein Eyov is on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is positioned near Tabgha.
Directions for drivers: Link to Waze and Link to Google Maps
Directions for public transport: Link to Moovit
Interactive map of the area:
Opening Hours
Always open.
Note: I did not see any signs indicating the opening hours. The only sign I saw was this one:
Theoretically, the gate could be closed, but I do not know whether anyone does so in practice.
Entrance Fee
Free.
Parking
There are not many parking spots along Road #87, so I recommend arriving early or later in the afternoon.
We visited on a Saturday evening (around 17:30), and there were several spots at the small parking lot by the entrance to Tabgha.
The Hidden Waterfall
After parking the car, you take the stairs down and, in several minutes, will reach the beach. Here are several photos:
Notes:
- As you can see in the photos, there are many stones by the waterfalls and along the beach (and even under the water). Some of them are slippery. Therefore, consider wearing water shoes or other suitable footwear.
- This beach has no facilities or lifeguard services.
- The area by the waterfalls was dirty, but the beach itself was clean.
- Since we arrived in the late afternoon, there were already ATVs and tables near the waterfalls. Hence, we headed to the beach and returned to the waterfalls later.
- The photos are from our visit in August 2026. The water level of the Sea of Galilee can vary significantly.
Summary
I prefer sandy beaches. But as it turns out, the rocks bothered only me. My wife and daughters loved Ein Eyov. It can be a lovely place to visit. Moreover, in the afternoon, the area around the waterfalls becomes shaded.
Lastly, there are many attractions nearby. You can find the complete list at the Sea of Galilee.
Have you ever been to Ein Eyov? Tell us about your experience in the comments below.
That’s all for today, and I’ll see you on future travels!
Stay Tuned!
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