Cafarlet

The medieval fortress stands on the coastal plain with stone walls, rounded bastions, and an arched entrance that overlooks the Mediterranean coastline.

Built during the early 13th century by Crusaders, the castle changed hands between the Hospitallers and Templars before falling to Muslim forces in 1291.

The site represents the complex medieval history of the Levant, where Christian, Muslim, and Byzantine civilizations contested control over strategic coastal territories.

Visitors should exercise caution when exploring the ruins due to unstable structures, buried chambers, and nearby cisterns that pose potential safety hazards.

The fortress features unusual circular watchtowers instead of the typical rectangular towers found in other Crusader fortifications throughout the region.

Location: HaBonim, Israel

GPS coordinates: 32.63719,34.93433

Latest update: July 25, 2025 19:14