H̱of Kursi

H̱of Kursi is a beach in , . H̱of Kursi is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the abandoned locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kurzi National Park and Ophir Viewpoint.

Protected area
Photo: Goldstar, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kursi is an archaeological site in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights of . The site contains the remains of a Byzantine monastery and is traditionally identified as the location of Jesus' "Miracle of the Swine".

Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Hanay, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a scenic viewpoint.

Archaeological site
, is an archaeological site on the northeastern shore of the . It contains a settlement and a port. is situated 3 km north of H̱of Kursi.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ramot and Giv‘at Yo’av.

Village
Photo: Chrope, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is an Israeli settlement organized as a moshav, near the eastern shores of the in the western . Named "Ramot" because it is located on two hills, it falls under the jurisdiction of Golan Regional Council. is situated 3½ km northeast of H̱of Kursi.

Village
Photo: Lipaz667, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Givat Yoav is an Israeli settlement organized as a moshav, located in the . The international community considers Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this. is situated 4½ km southeast of H̱of Kursi.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a kibbutz in northern . Located on the eastern shore of the near the ruins of the Greco-Roman settlement of Hippos, it falls under the jurisdiction of Emek HaYarden Regional Council. In 2024 its population was 591. is situated 5 km south of H̱of Kursi.

H̱of Kursi

Latitude
32.82488° or 32° 49′ 30″ north
Longitude
35.64483° or 35° 38′ 41″ east
Elevation
-215 metres (-705 feet)
Open location code
8G4QRJFV+XW
Geo­Names ID
13628670
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“H̱of Kursi” goes by many names.
  • Hebrew: “H̱of Kursi”
  • Hebrew: “חוף כורסי”

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