Prestige Real Estate in Poria Illit

A village on the heights, facing the lake

Poria Illit is a residential village set on the ridge overlooking the south-western shore of the Sea of Galilee. From its streets, the eye travels across the water to the Golan Heights on the opposite shore. It is this view, changing throughout the day — bluish in the morning, golden at sunset — that has made the place’s reputation.

The atmosphere is that of a village: detached houses surrounded by gardens, quiet streets and a close-knit neighbourhood life. For families and retirees preparing to settle in Israel, Poria Illit offers a balance between tranquillity and proximity to services.

What buyers look for here

• A house with a lake view, ideally from the living room and the main terrace.
• Space: a garden, a pool, generous reception rooms, sometimes a separate unit to host family.
• A safe, family-friendly setting, away from the bustle of the city.
• Proximity to Tiberias for shops, synagogues, schools and the lakeside promenade.

The Poria Illit property market

Supply is structurally limited: the village is modest in size and houses with an open view rarely change hands. If you are looking for a specific property, tell us about your project: we will let you know about properties that may suit you.

Prices vary widely according to three criteria: the quality of the view, the size of the plot and the condition of the building (an original house to renovate or a recent contemporary villa).

Everyday life in Poria Illit

Central Tiberias is around ten minutes away by car. The Tzafon Medical Center (Poriya) is very close by. The lake’s beaches and promenades, the Galilee’s hiking trails and the Golan vineyards are all within an hour. Haifa is about an hour’s drive away, Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport a little under two hours depending on traffic.