Tel Aviv

Sights

• Jaffa – The old town and port on the hill, with lanes, galleries and a flea market.
• Beach promenade – Miles of beaches, beach volleyball and sunsets.
• White City – Thousands of Bauhaus buildings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Carmel Market – A lively market with spices, fruit and street food.
• Neve Tzedek – One of the oldest neighbourhoods outside Jaffa, with boutiques and cafés.
• Rothschild Boulevard – A tree-lined boulevard with kiosks, cycle lanes and Bauhaus façades.

Food & nightlife

• Hummus – Warm and creamy, at small hummus joints at lunchtime.
• Sabich and falafel – Pita with aubergine and egg, or with falafel – street food classics.
• Shakshuka – Eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, often for breakfast.
• Nightlife – Bars and clubs until morning, especially on Thursdays.

Day trips

• Jerusalem Old City – Sites sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam within a small area – dress modestly.
• Masada and the Dead Sea – A fortress on a mesa and a float in the salty water.
• Caesarea – A Roman harbour and theatre right on the sea.
• Haifa – The terraced Baháʼí Gardens on Mount Carmel.

Good to know

When to go

April–June, September–October

Getting around

Buses, trains and a light rail line, plus bike and e-scooter sharing; public transport largely stops on Shabbat (Friday evening to Saturday evening).

Tipping

Around 10% is customary in restaurants.

Power

Plug type C/H/M, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Israeli New Shekel (ILS)

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