Ashqelon Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Go along the Beach

Go along the Beach, Ashqelon

 MASSSACA Says:  Hey...The loveliest thing to do in Ashqelon is going to the beach and walk across..Start for example at the Holiday Inn in the North and go to the National Park in the South right infront of the oil pipeline.First you see wonderful low peopled beaches where you can take a... 

Visit Tel-Ashkelon park

Visit Tel-Ashkelon park, Ashqelon

 orix Says:  This park to the south of the city, has the ruins of one of the oldest cities in Israel. Still visible, is a wall from 2000 BC, that's 4000 years ago! And on the surface many remains from Roman, Muslim and crusaders time. The park is green with picnic spots and public beach.... 

Restaurants  

Shepudia Shel Tzvi (Tzvi's Spit): Miss, yes MISS !!!, the Shepudia Shel Tzvi"

Shepudia Shel Tzvi (Tzvi's Spit): Miss, yes MISS !!!, the Shepudia Shel Tzvi", Ashqelon

 Martin_S. Says:  First let me explain the name the Spit is the type used to "spit" meat for grilling on a BBQ, hence the name.A group of us (25 people to be exact) visited this place and the first thing that happned was two glasses broke when we poured our drinks into them, soaking the table... 

Transportation  

TRAIN to ASHQELON

TRAIN to ASHQELON, Ashqelon

 MASSSACA Says:  The best way to vistit Ashqelon is by train.From Tel Aviv it will takes an hour, cost 23,50 Shekel for one-way. All trains are in good condition, they manufactured in Germany, you have good air-condition.When you arrive the station you should take the bus, i think line 18... 

Shopping  

Ashqelon Shopping Center Train Station

Ashqelon Shopping Center Train Station, Ashqelon

 MASSSACA Says:  The Shopping Mall infront of the Train Station is good for food, but really nothing else.There a few shops for clothing, but they are managed from Russian People, how dont understand the ocidental fashion, you find there no ZARA, no CASTRO or PULL & BEAR. a Facetowel and a... 

Local Customs  

NATIONAL PARK

NATIONAL PARK, Ashqelon

 MASSSACA Says:  If you are really intersting in old ruins then go to the national park in the south of Ashqelon.If you are good in walking take the bus from the train station to the cental bus station. Then walk strong to the beach, buy a water in the supermarket, because here its cheap and... 

NATIONAL PARK

NATIONAL PARK, Ashqelon

 MASSSACA Says:  If you are really intersting in old ruins then go to the national park in the south of Ashqelon.If you are good in walking take the bus from the train station to the cental bus station. Then walk strong to the beach, buy a water in the supermarket, because here its cheap and... 

The Place

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 First let me explain the name the Spit is the type used to "spit" meat for grilling on a BBQ, hence the name.A group of us (25 people to be exact) visited this... 

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Seashore Antiquities

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 Will have more to tell about Ashquelon and the seaside antiquities there in the future, but for now see the "warning" about the restaurant "Ha Shepudia Shel Tzvi"...... 

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Ashkelon

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 Very relaxed, off-the-beaten track Ashkelon is worth a visit. 

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ALONE IN ASHKELON

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ashqelon. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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