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Flights to Tel Aviv-Yafo

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 Lively, culture, night life, beaches and fun... 


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 Being crowded and traffic problems 


In a nutshell

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 If you are from a big city, you will feel right at home. 

 

Explore Tel Aviv-Yafo

Things to Do  

Old Jaffa

Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 98 Reviews  The Jaffa tales presents over 5000 years of Jaffa history of this ancient harbour town. Opening hours: Ma-Th: 9AM - 8PM (5PM in Winter) Fr: 9AM - 5PM (3PM in Winter) Sa-Su: 9AM - 8PM (5PM in Winter) Entry is by advance invitation or on the basis of available space; reservation recommended. 

Tel Aviv Beaches

Tel Aviv Beaches, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 31 Reviews  This is the northern-most beach along the main segment of Tel-Aviv's shore. North of here there is the rennovated harbor area, the boardwalk, and the Yarkon river opening to the sea. "Metzitzim Beach" takes its name from the mythological Israeli movie "Metzitzim" ("Peeping"), a large part of which... 

Hotels  

The Diaghilev

 19 Reviews and 540 Opinions  We were there for just a few hours in the night but we really enjoyed our stay. The concierge called... 

Shalom Hotel

 1 Review and 248 Opinions  Shalom Hotel is located in Tel Aviv, facing the Mediterranean Sea and overlooking a garden and... 

Restaurants  

Dr. Shakshuka

Dr. Shakshuka, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 11 Reviews  The place is supposed to serve authentic shakshuka - a layer of spiced tomatoes and peppers with poached eggs on top of it. What was served was tomatoes/peppers with one egg mixed into it and the other one, still raw (!), on top of it. Service was rude and the bill was too high (they charged more... 

Manta Ray

Manta Ray, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 6 Reviews  Located right on the beach. Open to the elements during the summer (a welcome sea breeze straight off the Med), this tastefully decorated restaurant is popular with locals and tourists alike. Discrete lighting, oceans of space (they do not cram the tables in to the large floor space) and if you get... 

Nightlife  

Molly Blooms

Molly Blooms, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 7 Reviews  Molly Bloom’s used to be my favorite bar for quite some time. I liked it because it wasn’t as noisy and it was possible to talk to friends while enjoying beer and good and not loud music. Happy hour lasted till 8pm. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday live music was played, the bar was open till the... 

Cinemas/ Movies

Cinemas/ Movies, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 2 Reviews  The Tel-Aviv Cinematheque was founded in 1973, and recently finally received a modern, dedicated building with five screening halls. The cinematheque is active daily from morning to night, with a varied program of quality movies from all corners of the world and also with an emphasis on Israeli... 

Transportation  

To & From The Airport

To & From The Airport, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 6 Reviews  I have just been to Israel and rented a car from Shlomo Sixt. I was veery happy with the service that i got. SO if you want to rent car in Israel - I advice you to go for it! - http://www.shlomo.co.il/Car-Rental-Israel/ 

Busses Fares and Guides

Busses Fares and Guides, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 12 Reviews  The Tel-Aviv bus scene has two major companies serving the city: DAN and EGGED. DAN has som 50+ routes in the city and EGGED about 80+. 

Shopping  

Shopping Centers

Shopping Centers, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 9 Reviews  The Dizengoff Mall is a large shopping mall in the center of Tel Aviv. It is built on what used to be the Nordia city quarter. Construction started in 1972 en was completed five years later. The mall is constructed at both sides of Dizengoff street abd a skyway connects the two parts. There are 400... 

Tel Aviv Markets

Tel Aviv Markets, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 17 Reviews  At the Old Jaffa Flea street market you can find something of everything. Don't expect too much of the merchandise and negociate about the price. A part of the market are small shops at the Ami'ad street. Behind the shops is a partly covered court with everyday's second hand stuff. Depends on your... 

Local Customs  

Local Food

Local Food, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 2 Reviews  Every year since 1996, at the end of May the "Taam Hair" food festival takes place. The location is at Ganei Yehoshua (huge park), just near the exhibition center. For a few days, the most famous restaurants of Tel Aviv can be found in the park. You can find there some great hamburgers or good... 

Independence Day

Independence Day, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 3 Reviews  This photo was taken in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on the eve of our Indepence Day (26.4). It shows part of a fireworks display and people watching it. We were celebrating 56 years since Israel was declared a state. 

Warnings and Dangers  

General Security Advices

General Security Advices, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 9 Reviews  I understood why they say that you have to be at Ben Gurion airport (probably others as well but this is the one I used) 3 hours before departure. I was flying in and out of Israel with Lufthansa, and as of May 2010, they have their baggage drop counters on T3, Level G. As I was already checked in,... 

Beach Safety

Beach Safety, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 3 Reviews  Every year between Mid' of July and aprx Mid of August a huge Jellyfish groups "visit" Israel on its way north. (towards Lebanon and further north). Those Jellyfishes are NOT as dangerouse / deadly as in Australia for example or maybe in other places too BUT they can give you a bad burns on the skin... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Walks & Tours Guides

Walks & Tours Guides, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 6 Reviews  There was famous Israeli writer and painter named Nahum Gutman, who grew up in Tel-Aviv. In his books he described the life in the city which was several years old at the time. One of his books was The Orange Peel Trail. Several years ago the Tel-Aviv municipality marked several routes throughout... 

Museums

Museums, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 5 Reviews  A large variety of personal works and a fascinating art collection located on the 3rd floor of the artist’s residence in abuilding from 1740 in Old Yafo which was an inn used by Jewish pilgrims passing through Jaffa port on their way to Jerusalem. The original structure has been preserved and used... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Beach Activities

Beach Activities, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 10 Reviews  On the Tel-Aviv beaches you can take part in Israel's most popular beach sport: play beach bats with round wooden bats and a firm rubber ball. You will be amazed by the speed and energy of the game when played by the "semi-professionals" on the beach! It sometimes looks more like a high-speed... 

Scuba Diving Club & School

Scuba Diving Club & School, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 2 Reviews  Diving in Tel Aviv with Dive Tel Aviv Diving Center Offers private dives, private scuba diving instruction, underwater photo & video shoots, and custom dives. Whether you’re an expert diver looking to experience one of the best Wreck Dives in Israel, a beginner diver looking to improve your skills,... 

Favorites  

Old Jaffa

Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 14 Reviews  Zohara and I joined Nathalie, Gil, Andie and Aydin for a walking tour of old Yaffo. This section is today the artists quarters and a few restaurants and studios. There is also a place where you can take a course on "wine appreciation" (gee, I appreciate it without a course ;O)) Do this tour in... 

Beach Activities

Beach Activities, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 13 Reviews  The centre of life in Tel Aviv is, without question, the beach. From March-November, Friday & Saturday is full of people sunning themselves or simply gathering as family units, picnicing. Summer evenings and throughout the night are also busy. Early morning throughout the year you will see hardy... 

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