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Videomats

Videomats, Ashdod

 NYC2TLV Says:  Yes, sometimes it can get a bit boring even in Ashdod. But no need to pull your hair out. Scatered around Ashdod you will find videomats that let you rent video tapes and DVDs. Usually the selection has two new releases and the rest are rental favorites (though generally... 

Walk by the sea

Walk by the sea, Ashdod

 Gili_S Says:  There is nice places to walk around, on a nice sunnt day it is nice to take a walk all the way to the sea. 

Summer city

Summer city, Ashdod

 Gili_S Says:  In the summer it is just wonderful to walk around in the shopping streets, people watching, sitting in a coffee shop or tasting from the traditional local fast food. 

Summer fun

Summer fun, Ashdod

 Gili_S Says:  It is a beach city, perfect for summer fun, good warm daily weather starts from March and lasting till November, for Finnish kids, even winter is mild here :-) 

Nice beaches

Nice beaches, Ashdod

 Gili_S Says:  Ashdod is surely most famous for it’s nice beaches and the multy culture people there. You can be almost sure that no matter from which country you are, someone in the beach will speak your language 

Restaurants  

Nando's (Kosher): Chicken Revolution

Nando's (Kosher): Chicken Revolution, Ashdod

 NYC2TLV Says:  The Mozambique-Portugese chicken chain, Nando's, has a limited amount of locations in Israel. In Ashdod it is a fast food restaurant in the Sea Mall. They do deliver. 

Shipudei Shofan (Kosher): Excellent Meats

Shipudei Shofan (Kosher): Excellent Meats, Ashdod

 NYC2TLV Says:  The restaurant setting is nothing special but the food is amazing. Grilled meats and middle eastern cuisine. The spices on the meats really do a number on your taste buds. Grilled chicken, some Iraqi pitas, hummus, chips, and Yemeni hot pepper. Probably the greatest meal... 

Arabica: Excellent Cafe

Arabica: Excellent Cafe, Ashdod

 NYC2TLV Says:  Very nice ambience, great for any time of year. It is really a restaurant but it is not kosher (open on the Sabbath). I have only been there to have coffee. The area is thriving at night but don't worry, they have security at the restaurant. 

Traditional food

Traditional food, Ashdod

 Gili_S Says:  Traditional food, pita bread, falafel, hummus, salads, pickles, just great, and a little bit spicy of course, even the young Finnish kids like it. 

Nightlife  

Henik Bar: Lounge Bar

Henik Bar: Lounge Bar, Ashdod

 NYC2TLV Says:  This place was a bit new to me but I really enjoyed it. It is located in the industrial area of Ashdod which is now being called Qiryat Alcohol by the party goers of this port city. Prices for drinks are a bit steep and sometimes it is difficult to get a seat by the bar, but... 

On the beach

On the beach, Ashdod

 Gili_S Says:  Also the main nightlife here is by the beach, during the summer it is a great fun. There are also small hidden pubs around the city, but you will need to ask the locals to recommend you a good place. 

Transportation  

Connex

Connex, Ashdod

 NYC2TLV Says:  Ashdod has a few of bus companies that provide service to and from Ashdod. One of them is Connex. From personal experience, I can tell you that the fares on Connex are much lower than that of Egged. The buses are also all very new and kept up very well too. Connex provides... 

Bus

Bus, Ashdod

 Gili_S Says:  There are buses to / from Ashdod the whole day, prices are very cheap and buses are modern. 

Local Customs  

Spontaneous party

Spontaneous party, Ashdod

 Gili_S Says:  Dont be surprise when people invite you to their homes, having you as a guest can be a good reason for spontaneous party 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Some neighborhoods

Some neighborhoods, Ashdod

 Gili_S Says:  It is not recommended to hang around alone in some neighborhoods, so if you are not sure, avoid the suburbs, stay in the city center and the beach area. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Ashdod Nitzanim Sand Dune Park.

Ashdod Nitzanim Sand Dune Park., Ashdod

 Gili_S Says:  This is very unique place, not only in Israel but for the whole Mediterranean Sea. The dunes have been developed here for thousands of years, since the creation of the land & sea and the river Nile, but in today’s modern times, with the dam that blocked the Nile in Egypt and... 

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sea, Ashdod

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marina, Ashdod

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downtown ashdod

downtown ashdod, Ashdod

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Ashdod

Ashdod, Ashdod

 Gili_S Says:  Ashdod is an average city by the Mediterranean Sea. For tourist and as for local, the culture and fun here is by the beach. There is few good restaurants here and active nightlife. Local contacts will make it even better to maximise the fun in this place.Official site... 

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 Ashdod is surely most famous for it’s nice beaches and the multy culture people there. You can be almost sure that no matter from which country you are, someone... 

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Q:  Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone has information on any activities over the coming weeks (winter) in Ashdod. Wind surfing,... 

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A: Welcome to Israel and Ashdod! I am not sure you know Hebrew, but if not, just see the pictures: http://www.orkawatersport.co.il/ These guys offer a wild range of sea... 

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Ashdod

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 Ashdod is located by the sea south of Tel-Aviv. 

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 now it is the fourth city of israel with more than 200.000 people , as you can see, it is a big city for new immigrants and nothing really touristic, but at least you will have there the real life of... 

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VT Meeting (at Edi's, Israel)

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 This is the group of VT'ers who met in November 2001 in a restaurant called Edi's, located in Ashdod, Israel. Their specialties are fish and seafood (not Kosher, by the way the shrimps were great, not... 

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 Well i cant really recommend you to visit this city as there's really nothing to see or do there. I haven't been there much excpet for a few times in my life and that only was for visiting a... 

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Parks of Ashdod

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ashdod. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 11 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created. 

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