We take you on a frenzy of Middle Eastern smells, a mixture of old and new and eastern culture flavored with Europe, the city of Jaffa, known as 'bride of the sea,' is linked to Tel Aviv by a joint municipal government. However, it is worlds away from the modern metropolis of Tel Aviv.
Top Tourist Attractions
- Beaches. Enjoy the sandy stretches of the Mediterranean, where you'll find sun-worshippers, posers, parties, and people just chilling out. The most popular beaches are Gordon, Frishman, and Banana Beach.
- The Old Town Jaffa. It is an old Arab port town with dazzling stone architecture. The city is famous for its vibrant character, its Bazaar Area, and flea market. The St.Peters monastery and the old port area are beautiful places to visit. Jaffa provides a tranquil background for a stroll within its old-fashioned charm.
- The Promenade Park. Turned from a wild collection of waste into a beautiful green space framed by the sea. The Park includes a sandy beach, picnic area, and outdoor workout equipment. You can meet various locals, from groups of traditional Arab women with their children to young Jaffa citizens riding bikes along the wide boardwalk.
- Centers of cross-cultural heritage. Many influential centers aiming to balance the different religions and races in the country reside in Jaffa. For example, the Peace Center and the Arab Jewish Community Center offer an exciting glimpse of the situation in Palestine.
- The Station. After decades of neglect, the historic station connecting Jaffa and Israel had been restored into a center for culture, shopping and dining.
- Carmel Market. It is an outdoor public market where guests will find local foods, clothes, produce, electronics, crafts, and other oddities that make this place so attractive.