Muhraka Keren Hacarmel is a monastery located at the southeastern corner of the Carmel opposite the town of Yokneam. There are stupendous views of the surroundings. Traditionally, this is where the Biblical prophet Elijah had his showdown with the prophets of Baal.
Nachal Yagur is a steep forested riverbed that's good for hiking. You start at Isfiya and go down the canyon to Kibbutz Yagur at the foot of the Carmel.
"Little Switzerland", located in the middle of the Carmel, is another well-known scenic hiking area.
On the western fringe of the Carmel, next to road 4, a series of caves are located in the mountainside. One of them is a major archaeological site due to its habitation in prehistoric times and can be visited.
Ein Hod, just off road 4 on the west side of the Carmel, is an artist's colony which is fun to walk around even if you don't end up buying anything.
settlements
Although hardly qualifying as "cities", the settlements of the Carmel Range are nonetheless fascinating:
Daliyat el-Carmel
the largest and southernmost Druze town in Israel, located in the heart of the Carmel National Park, southeast of Haifa. Established 400 years ago, Daliyat el-Carmel has a population of 13,000 Druze residents, tracing their ancestry to the hill country near Aleppo Halab in northern Syria reflected in their strong Aleppo accent and the name of the largest family in the village - Halabi. A large market in the center of the town sells traditional Druze and Arab products and draws tourists from Israel and from abroad. A memorial center for fallen Druze IDF soldiers also exists in the town. The shrine of Abu Ibrahim is located in Daliyat el-Carmel, and the ruins of several Druze villages are located in the vicinity.Isfiya
built on the ruins of a Byzantine settlement, the village's many Crusader ornaments and relics found on the walls and in the houses lead historians to believe that the village was once a Crusader center. The remains of the fifth-century Jewish settlement of Husifah were unearthed in the village in 1930 and include a synagogue with a mosaic floor bearing Jewish symbols and the inscription "Peace upon Israel". Some 4,500 gold coins dating from the Roman Period were also found. The modern village was founded in the early 18th century, when residents made their living from the olive oil, honey and the excellent grapes growing in the region. Some 9,000 people live today in Isfiya: 70% Druze, the rest Christians and Muslims. The tomb of Abu Abdallah is located here.Carmel City
is the official name for the municipality which combines Daliyat el-Carmel and Isfiya. You will see the name on road signs.There are also a few small Jewish villages and towns which mainly serve tourists. Much of the Carmel has been declared a nature reserve/natural park to protect it from further development.