Geva Carmel, Agricultural settlement in Hof HaCarmel Regional Council, Israel
Geva Carmel is an agricultural settlement in the Hof HaCarmel Regional Council along Israel's Mediterranean coast. The community blends residential neighborhoods with cultivated farmland across gently rolling terrain.
The settlement was established in 1949, taking its name from an ancient Hellenistic Jewish city. Early residents came primarily from North Africa and the Middle East, bringing diverse farming traditions to the region.
The moshav operates under the principles of cooperative farming, where each family manages their own agricultural plot while sharing community resources.
The settlement sits in hilly coastal terrain with easy access to both farmland and residential areas. Keep in mind that this is a working agricultural community, so access to certain areas may be restricted during farming seasons.
The settlement stands on land previously belonging to al-Sarafand village, marking the transition of regional agricultural practices through different periods.
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