Tel Aviv & Herzliya Attractions

Before diving into the world of experiences, sights and culture that the White City has to offer, we've put together the top attractions in Tel Aviv that you simply can't miss.

In every major city in the world there are attractions, that if you haven't visited, you can't “check them off” and say you were there: the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Statue of Liberty in New York, or Big Ben in London. Tel Aviv is no different from the largest cities in the world and here too you can also find top attractions – those that if you have not experienced, you cannot really say that you have visited in Tel Aviv.

Old Jaffa and the Jaffa Port

To get to know Tel Aviv, it is recommended to start with the city adjacent to it and its oldest part – Old Jaffa. You can join one of the local tours or tour by yourself. There are many places not to be missed on your trip: walk along the ancient and narrow alleys, such as the Zodiac Alley with its artists’ shops, sit in one of the cafés around Kdumim Square and the Zodiac Fountain, visit the Summit Garden and its Faith Statue, look out over Andromeda’s Rock and modern Tel Aviv, or visit St. Peter’s church and see the wealth of decorations there. Of course, you should go down to the Port of Jaffa, which today is used mainly for fishing boats, where cafés, galleries and shops on the shore are primarily used.

After the tour among the ancient alleys, you should continue to another spot that must not be missed: the Clock Tower and the square around it – the beating heart of Jaffa. The nearby flea market is a great place to relax during your walk with a good pita from the Abulafia bakery, or a steaming cup of coffee from one of the area's cafés. In the flea market area, don't miss out on one of the new attractions in Tel Aviv – The Jaffa Express. Travel around the Old City of Jaffa by a virtual train – a magical journey through time with virtual reality.

Neve Tzedek

After visiting ancient Jaffa, it is time to move on to the first Jewish neighborhood outside the walls of Jaffa – the Neve Tzedek neighborhood. A tour between the small, special homes in the area captures the unique creative atmosphere that prevails here. Over the years, many artists have lived there and made their mark on it. Cultural centers such as the Suzanne Dallal Center and the Nahum Gutman Museum, named after the painter and writer who lived there, contribute greatly to the neighborhood and its special character. Suzanne Dallal often hosts festivals and music performances. A significant slice of Tel Aviv's history is hidden in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood. Here you can find the house of Aharon Chelouche, the founder of the neighborhood and that of Israel Rokach – one of the city’s first mayors, who built a magnificent residence here. The ruins of Reano’a Eden – the silent movie theater which was the heart and head of the new neighborhoods’ pride – Neve Tzedek and thereafter, Ahuzat Beit which in later years became Tel Aviv. There was a school for boys and for girls, who were educated in two different languages. Since the girls’ school lessons were taught in Hebrew, many such as Nahum Gutman or Moshe Sharett, Israel's second prime minister, were educated in the girl’s school rather than at the boys’.

Another famous house in the area is the Abulafia House where Shai Agnon lived in his youth. The Arab assistant who adopted the name before leaving the family home, later opened a bakery in Jaffa that is known to this day. Besides a tour of Susan Dallal and the picturesque alleys of the neighborhood, you should sit down for coffee, have ice cream, look for celebrities and to top it all off, take in the old Jaffa Railway station complex with its many cafés and restaurants.

The Carmel Market and Nahalat Benjamin

You can't discuss Tel Aviv’s attractions without mentioning the Carmel Market and Nachalat Binyamin. The Carmel Market is a Mini Israel experience of the human landscape here. The people and the stalls may not be reduced in size or puppet-like, but they represent the various shades of Tel Aviv society. Alongside traditional candy stands, you can discover trendy and special street food stalls and a few meters from a “Five to a Dollar” houseware store; you can find artist’s crafts for sale on stalls that open up every Tuesday and Friday on the adjacent Nachalat Binyamin pedestrian mall. In the evenings, the bustling marketplace becomes a vibrant center of nightlife with bars, pubs, and all their customers. The market has existed since the 1920s and is one of the important milestones in the development of the White City.

Rothschild Boulevard and the Habima Plaza

Rothschild Boulevard, the main avenue in the financial heart of Tel Aviv, was a center for many political figures and historical events, including the State's Declaration of Independence. The boulevard is one of the first five streets in the city. Since the 1990s, the boulevard has been undergoing renewal and high-rise buildings and business towers are replacing many old buildings. Some of the houses are being preserved, especially those in the Bauhaus style that characterized construction at the time: white houses with open balconies, large windows and a flat roof meant for all the neighbors. The center of the boulevard includes a promenade where you can walk around and enjoy the preserved homes, lovely gardens along the avenue, the first kiosk in Tel Aviv, Nachum Gutman's Tel Aviv History Mosaic, the Independence Hall Museum, the home of Meir Dizengoff – Tel Aviv's first mayor, and the Museum of the History of the Hagana. At the end of the avenue is the Arts Plaza, also known as the Habima Plaza, which is surrounded not only by the National Theater but also Heichal HaTarbut (also known in English as the Charles Bronfman Auditorium), the Helena Rubinstein Pavilion and Gan Yaakov. Over the last years, the plaza has undergone a serious upgrade, including benches, seating areas, game boards, and a garden with flowers and trees, with classical music playing throughout the day.

Dizengoff Center – the New and Renewed Spirit

There are attractions in Tel Aviv that may be better-known or are more central – such as the preserved Templar neighborhood, the Sarona Market or the Yarkon Park, which is an attraction for every nature lover and urban sports enthusiast in the city. However, no attractions in Tel Aviv embody the city’s spirit like Dizengoff Center does. Don't be confused, this is not just another shopping mall – although it has everything you will find in such a shopping center – a host of shops and brands, cafés and restaurants. Dizengoff Center hides a different worldview – a young spirit and innovation, values ​​and preservation, openness and acceptance. On the rooftop of Dizengoff Center is the center for Urban Sustainability: a greenhouse for growing vegetables using a hydroponic method, a biodynamic bee center, a butterfly garden and other urban sustainability initiatives. The center supports direct employment and the cultivation of local communities and works towards energy efficiency and turning the center green. The mall itself has many activities for the public – lectures and workshops, minimal-cost courses and various events such as dog meetings or a horror maze. And there's even a particular app to help you not get lost around the Center!

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Herzliya’s got a plethora of things to do suited to every age, from tiny tots to mature visitors and an impressive range of attractions for romantic couples taking some time off. If you're planning a vacation in Herzliya, here are some recommendations that will add great experiences to your holiday without needing to leave the city. Better yet, they're not even far from our Dan Accadia Hotel!

Dan Accadia is one of Dan Chain’s flagship hotels. Located a short walk from Herzliya Pituach’s beach and the famous, picturesque marina, it’s also a stone’s throw from the business and hi-tech center, making it an excellently central location. Dan Accadia offers stunning sea views, ample rooms, a classy spa center, and a luxury atmosphere with rich restaurant menus and diverse personalized hosting of the highest standards.

Dan Accadia’s quality is especially suitable for business persons from Israel and abroad and for local and international vacationers. The hotel is kid-friendly, with family rooms, the Dannyland Club for children up to age 10, a large swimming pool, and more. Herzliya offers a wide array of attractions and restaurants worth your time.

Dan Accadia’s recommendations for activities nearby

The Reef Surfing & Diving Club. Herzliya Reef is a surfing and diving club located in the Dan Accadia. This is one of Israel’s longest-operating surfing and diving clubs, offering lessons in SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard), surfing, kayaks, equipment rentals, diving club, and diving courses with an introductory dive. Events can also be held on this beautifully clean shore.

Tennis Courts. Dan Accadia hosts an advanced tennis center, one of its kind in Israel. The Steele Tennis Club is on the beachfront and offers numerous sports activities, including courts suited to amateurs and pros. You'll also find paddle courts at the club where you can learn about or join popular sports such as tennis, badminton, squash, and racketball.

Eating out near the Dan Accadia. Fish and seafood restaurants abound on the Dan Accadia promenade. Being so close to the sea and the breathtaking views, Sea 7 is a seafood restaurant run by restaurateurs Danny Eitan, Udi Gazit and Shahaf Katz, offering a Mediterranean seafood menu with touches of the Far East. It’s a quality eatery with a laid-back holiday atmosphere. This fantastic culinary pleasure is for anyone who loves good food and the good life.

Dan Accadia guests can enjoy the excellent restaurant and rich breakfasts served on weekends and festivals, business lunches, and the extensive evening menu served from sundown.

Yam Bar. Dan Accadia guests are invited to a romantic experience at Yam Bar, the well-known summertime bar giving people a good time for over twenty years. Yam Bar overlooks the famous promenade and well-groomed Accadia Beach. The bar has long been considered a top spot among tourists, business people and locals from Herzliya and nearby areas.

In Tel Aviv, the action doesn’t stop at nightfall. The city that never sleeps has a bubbling nightlife that includes countless entertainment venues – from dark bars to neighborhood pubs, exclusive restaurants and clubs with strict entry policies, noisy parties and late-night shows. There are many things to do in Tel Aviv, but from all the attractions that this varied city has to offer, its nightlife constitutes a leading focus of interest for both tourists and the locals.

Pubs and Bars

Ijo & Babet – a cocktail bar with excellent bar food on Dizengoff Street. The place has possibilities for all clientele – hamburger lovers and vegans, cocktail fans and hardcore drinkers, with a young and lively atmosphere with pleasant service.

Spicehaus – right next to Ijo & Babet, another excellent cocktail bar. A trendy atmosphere and creative cocktails are characteristic of the place.

Abraxas – a bar/restaurant on Lilienblum Street, has succeeded in only one year in becoming one of the hottest places in the city. After connecting up with Eyal Shani from the restaurant next door, and having decided to do away with plates in favor of serving on paper, the bar becomes alive after 10 pm. By midnight, the place is packed with revelers with good music, flowing alcohol and dancing.

Performance Clubs

The Shablul Jazz Club – where you can always find hot jazz shows from Israel and abroad–is a small, intimate club with excellent alcohol and music. Better to eat before coming here for the evening’s dessert.

Another veteran performance club in Tel Aviv is the Tsuzamenbar, which lately moved to a new location at 3 Ra’anan Street. Every day there is a happy hour here between 18:30 – 20:00, and every Monday, their bar holds an open-mike evening. On the other days, you can relax with the house cocktail and listen to music or a stand-up appearance.

The Barby Club – the home of Israeli musicians – is a veteran appearance club in Tel Aviv that gives both young and veteran performers a stage to appear on, with shows of all styles and types.

The Zone – another appearance club that offers the best local music shows.

Night-time Shows for a Jaffa Summer

Suppose we are already talking about nightlife in Tel Aviv. In that case, we must mention the summer shows that take place in Jaffa – Jaffa Nights in the Pisga Garden and Kdumim Square, Pishpesh Laila in the Flea Market and Tuesday Groove at the Greek Market – entrance is free, the atmosphere is one of a street-performers festival, stalls, coffeehouses and restaurants all around – and everything without air-conditioners under the open sky.

Another nighttime attraction in the area of the Flea Market is an evening of magicians and comedians served up after a tasty dinner at 11 Olei Zion Street.

Lecture at the Bar

Tel Aviv nightlife does not start or end with alcohol – Lecture at the Bar is a series of lectures meant to bring together Academia and the rest of humanity. Over a glass of cold beer, you can be impressed by the philosophies of Spinoza and Nietzsche, get to know the secrets of documentary films and dive into research on fields such as cognitive science or business administration.

Tzavta

One of the veteran institutions of Tel Aviv’s nightlife – the Tzavta Club – is the home of Israeli culture. Plays, music shows, stand-up and launch parties can be found here. Its central location opposite the Cameri Theater and next to Ibn Gvirol Street allow you to continue your night by visiting one of the nearby bars or finishing off the evening with a nighttime meal at the close-by restaurant.

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Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps, is one of the most gay-friendly cities in the world, and as a result, it often stars on many tourist websites with a connection to this. Lines of parties, pubs with impressive attendance by gays, beaches and a municipal center for the gay community, under the sponsorship of the city administration. During the month around the gay-pride parade, the city gets into high gear: more parties, more tourists and many more activities and attractions directed at this community.

Tel Aviv Gay-Pride Parade – a “Must Attraction” for the Whole Community!

As already mentioned, there are not a few attractions in Tel Aviv that are directed at the gay community, but the cherry on the pie is, without a doubt, the Tel Aviv Gay-Pride Parade, which is at its peak, includes more than 100,000 participants. The parade takes place every year at the beginning of June, and though it is not the only parade in Israel, it is beyond a doubt the largest, most colorful and best known of them all, and not only on a local scale. In addition to the parade itself, the whole city is decked out in rainbow colors, and many businesses fly the gay flag in solidarity with the community. So what will you find in the Tel Aviv parade? Trailer trucks with dancers, insane music, drag-queens in their full glory and not a few children. At the starting line of the 2018 Gay-Pride Parade, there was even a playground for the community’s children.

The parade starts from Ben-Zion Boulevard and ends at Charles Clore Park: it begins with performances and stands and ends with an enormous party with top artists. The parade date is not random, it marks the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, out of which grew the Gay Rights organizations around the world. This date is important, but the sun doesn’t take this into account. June in Tel Aviv is hot – really hot! Among all the tourists, the parties and the parade itself, the sun also makes a contribution and since the parade starts at noon, it is very important to be well supplied with sun-screen, lots of water and a hat is also recommended. Fans and water pistols are also very welcome.

A variety of unique lines and parties in Gay Tel Aviv

There are many giant parties and bars in Tel Aviv where you can meet new people and find out what is happening in the city. We will note three outstanding examples among them: in 2019 the Inta Lounge bar in Yaffo was opened, DTM (Don’t Tell Mom) which recently opened in the Florentine neighborhood, and Shpagat on Nachalat Binyamin, which except for Wednesdays, is meant mainly for men. If you are looking for an entertaining evening in an oriental Yaffo atmosphere, the Inta Lounge could be the ideal place for you.

In addition, there is no lack of parties for women in Tel Aviv, and there are several outstanding lines: the Kit-Kat in Florentine puts on a lively dance party every Thursday, and at Saban Alban, next to Nahalat Binyamin, there is a party every Monday. Saban Alban is the largest and most crowded line of parties. The place opens at 20:00, but to really see and be seen, you should arrive starting at 23:00 or even later. If you are more interested in talking and less about dancing, you should visit the Shpagat Bar, where Wednesdays are devoted to women.

Several places in the city are identified with the gay community, and perhaps the most central location, where you can receive information concerning coming activities, is the Gay Center in the heart of Gan Meir. Come and get information and enjoy a little quiet from all the hustle and bustle at the café. Take a breath, since the best parties end in the early hours of the morning!

Tel Aviv Beaches – the Leading Attraction among the Gay Community

All the Tel Aviv beaches are a special attraction among many tourists and Israelis alike, but some beaches are especially liked by the gay community. The Hilton Beach is considered to be Tel Aviv’s Gay Beach and is definitely the best-liked among the LGBTQ community in Tel Aviv. This beach has earned an international reputation and was recently ranked first among the best gay beaches in the world (!) by Newsweek. The Hilton Beach is located close to the center of what is happening in Tel Aviv, and there, you can find all the Who’s-Who of the gay community. Weekends during the hot seasons are incredibly crowded, and for those who prefer more relaxed entertainment, it is recommended to go on weekdays.

At the northern end of Hilton Beach, you can find the “Dogs Beach,” which is meant to provide a solution for those that want to spend free time with their dogs at the seaside. This beach attracts many singles, both straight and gay. The part of the Hilton Beach that is more identified with the gay community is located north of the breakwater.

When people are asked which attractions in Tel Aviv must not be missed, something that always comes up in the answer is – the sea. Instead of choosing a single wave, let’s have a look at the whole shoreline and cover all the possible ways to have fun along the Tel Aviv beaches.  At all the Tel Aviv beaches there is free Wi-Fi, and all the Tel Aviv beaches have the “Blue Flag” international standards symbol, given to beaches that meet high standards in the fields of environmental education and information, quality of the water, environmental management, safety and services. But what they mainly have is fun, sand and blue sea.

 
The Cliff Beaches
The Cliff Beach – the northern-most beach in Tel Aviv, is divided into two: the North Beach and the South Beach. The sandstone type of cliff characteristic of this area is displayed in its full glory. These beaches are less suitable for families, but those looking to see or be seen or want a romantic sunset on an orderly beach with an inviting café down the slope – can find it all here. On these beaches, there are volleyball courts, and on the North Beach, there are even hot showers. 

Tel Baruch Beach
Slightly south of the Cliff Beach is Tel Baruch Beach, which has been thoughtfully upgraded over the past years. A promenade and a bridge have been built, through which you can reach the Tel Aviv Port. Like on most Tel Aviv beaches, it is forbidden to light bonfires on the beach area, but there is a space set aside for barbeques that includes lighting, tables and a place to dispose of your coals when you are done. Another area of the beach is set aside for dog owners where (and only there) the dogs can be let loose. There is also a section of the beach for sea sports – surfing, kayaking and kite-surfing.

‘Metzizim’ Beach
Adjacent to the south side of the Tel Aviv Port is the mythological ‘Metzizim’ (peepers) Beach”, from the cult film starring Uri Zohar (1972). The beach has also had a serious upgrade over the past years. There you can find hot showers, showers for babies, volleyball and other sports courts illuminated at night, a beach library for borrowing books, and a games corner with chess, backgammon and checkers boards. This is accessible to disabled persons, including audio directions using the Step Hear application. Peeper’s Beach is an excellent beach for finding celebs.
The Religious Beach (Nordau Beach – or the Separate Beach)
South of Peeper’s Beach is the Nordau Beach. During weekdays, it serves the city’s religious population: on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, entrance is for women only; on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, entry is for men only. On Saturday, the beach is mixed and is mainly used by young people.

Gordon Beach
Gordon Beach is to be found south of Atarim Square. One of the widest beaches in Tel Aviv. If you are looking for an international atmosphere, this is the place to find it since this is the preferred beach for tourists visiting Tel Aviv. In addition, the city’s elderly population also likes this beach because it is adjacent to the Gordon swimming pool, the salt-water pool. As at Peeper’s Beach, there is a lending library for those visiting the beach, and courts for volleyball and other sports are illuminated at night. In addition, there are memorials for the refugee ship “Tiger Hill” and the “Voice of Peace” ship, which broadcast radio programs opposite this beach. The beach is adjacent to the Tel Aviv Marina, where there is also a diving school. For athletes, there is also a professional scale on the beach. An additional attraction in Tel Aviv is the dance floor on the beach, which comes alive with folk dancing every Saturday evening. There are also Pilates lessons on the beach on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.

The French Beach – The Frishman and Bugrashov Beaches
These urban beaches are adjacent to the promenade. The principal language heard here on Frishman Beach is French, and due to their proximity to the promenade and the hotels, they are attractive to many tourists. On Bugrashov Beach, there are also hot showers and lockers for storing objects, and there is also a memorial to the “Altalena” immigrant ship.

The Jerusalem Beach
Next to the Opera House is Jerusalem Beach, or as it is better known – the Racquet Beach. If you came without a racquet, you should come with protection against flying balls. This is a wide beach with easy parking, and the southern part is dedicated to Kite Surfing. 

Another thing that Tel Aviv is known for is its culinary scene - you can't talk about attractions in Tel Aviv without mentioning the restaurants that crowd the city and the vast range that awaits you on every corner. There is something for everyone here – popular worker’s restaurants alongside upscale chef restaurants, market stalls and hidden culinary gems. Vegans have also influenced the local scene and they no longer are forced to settle for extras alone. Three recommendations for the best places are here before you!

Bana - for the Vegans among us

You can't talk about restaurants in Tel Aviv without talking about the vegan option. There are quite a few vegan restaurants, which offer a host of choices – Ethiopian or Indian restaurants, those specializing in vegan sushi and even some that will provide you with burgers or pizza based on pure vegetarianism. A recommended, stable vegan restaurant in Tel Aviv is the Bana Restaurant which was opened by a pair of chefs – Dan Arvatz and Chanoch Shechter, both students of Chef Eyal Shani and graduates of his restaurants. The restaurant offers an up-to-date, changing menu based only on vegetarian dishes. With no substitutes, no compromises and very little processing. Burnt eggplants, fresh gazpacho from orange cherry tomatoes, caramelized peaches or roasted mushrooms – you won’t leave here hungry. We recommend sitting in the restaurant’s fantastic courtyard.

• Location: Nachmani 36, Tel Aviv
• Opening Hours: Mondays through Thursdays, 12:00-23:00, Fridays: 10:00-23:00, Saturday: 11:00-23:00, closed on Sundays.

Beta Café - a Chef Restaurant with a Soul

What started as a small neighborhood coffee shop became a chain of unique chef restaurants in Tel Aviv and the surrounding area when chef Ayelet Latovich joined the business. Each has a personal touch and a relaxed atmosphere. The branches are in quiet neighborhoods between green trees, with plenty of space allowing small children to run around freely. The meticulous menus ensure a balance and harmony that appeals to a broad audience of omnivores, vegans, couples and families, and those avoiding gluten and carrot cake lovers. The food is of high quality and fresh, the environment is relaxed and the atmosphere is calm. Combining Galilean, Persian and Southern Italian culinary influences creates a unique and delicious culinary language. In the restaurant you will find breakfast menus alongside lunch and dinner menus, all with a personal touch. You shouldn't pass up a hot sardine sandwich, or short pasta with superb sausages, green beans and lots of lemon. As part of the unique touch, the restaurant also offers an “after-birth pot” service – quality food deliveries to the home that nourish and make life easier after birth and in general, for the new mother and all the other family members.

• Location: Brodetsky 17, Tel Aviv
• Opening hours: Sundays through Fridays, 08:00-23:30, Saturdays: 09:00-23:30

Greco - Open a table in front of the sea, as in Greece

Tel Aviv restaurants specialize in many kitchens – Japanese, Romanian, Indian, Brazilian, Spanish and Greek. A recommended Greek restaurant sits in the north of the city in the Azorei Chen neighborhood, with a large terrace open to the sea. The menu is authentic Greek that has been adapted to Israeli cuisine – and in Greece as in Greece the tapas dominate: Skorthalia and Tzatziki, Taramasalata and Tirokafteri, salads, gyros and souvlaki, dolmas, fava or spanakopita - if you don't understand a word of this, the dishes are accompanied by explanations. Feta, honey, olive oil and oregano dominate the wonderful flavors that bring Greece to your plate. Fish and seafood dishes, vegetables and seasoning, and excellent Greek bread – with and without the cheese filling typical of the mountains.

• Location: Uri Zvi Greenberg 25, Tel Aviv
• Opening hours: Sundays through Thursdays, 12:00-24:00, and Saturdays,10:00-24:00

Tel Aviv, Israel’s urban and vibrant city, is also known for its many cultural centers. Indeed, there are quite a few attractions in Tel Aviv, including enrichment, culture and art. You can pop over to the Museum of Plastic Arts and be impressed by various exhibitions, go to the house where a local artist lived and worked and which today serves as a museum for his creations, or visit one of the museums that tell the history of the Israeli people and the military organizations that operated in Israel over the years, or to the Museum of Nature that glorifies flora and fauna. The Eretz Israel Museum, which includes various exhibitions on a wide range of topics, is also among the list of museums in Tel Aviv that are worthwhile visiting when you have a few hours to spare.

The Tel Aviv Art Museum

When talking about museums in Tel Aviv, the two most prominent are the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the Eretz Israel Museum. The Tel Aviv Museum of Art has permanent and changing exhibitions: paintings, sculptures, photographs, performance art, drawings, architecture and more. The focus is on contemporary art. Among the permanent collections is a selection of works by leading artists such as Mark Chagall, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Nahum Gutman, Jackson Pollock and more. The Tel Aviv Museum plaza contains environmental sculptures and is an attraction by itself.

The Eretz Israel Museum

Muz”a, or the Eretz Israel Museum, is located north of the city, north of the Yarkon River. Like many Tel Aviv museums, it is a museum not just about plastic art but a multidisciplinary museum that exhibits Israeli culture from the past and present. The Eretz Israel Museum is one of the three most prominent museums in Israel, spread out over an area of approximately ​​200 dunams. Spread out through the heart of the museum are ancient artifacts, including mosaics, winepresses, flour mills and millstones for olive-oil production, along with a planetarium offering performances that reach for the stars. Among the permanent exhibitions in the museum can be found collections of glass and copper vessels, as well as pavilions showing handicrafts from the past, folklore and coins. The changing exhibitions are varied: from proud Israeli art to the history of sandals, tattoos, picnics, and even dinosaurs and escape rooms.

ANU - Museum of the Jewish People

Tel Aviv’s museums don't just revolve around plastic art. Like the Eretz Israel Museum, Beit Hatfutsot, or by its full name the Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot revolves around the people and cultures that make up the Israeli mosaic. If the Eretz Israel Museum focuses primarily on the geographical area of ​​Israel, Beit Hatfutsot encompasses the Jewish people from all its various diasporas and cultures: the connection between Jews and other peoples in the different diasporas and the development of Jewish identity. Information is transmitted by various means: music, surnames, family trees, pictures, and videos.

Nahum Gutman Museum

In one of the houses in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood, the first Jewish neighborhood outside the walls of Jaffa, lived three roommates: Yosef Aharonovich, Deborah Baron and Yosef Haim Brenner – an editor and two writers. At that time, the house was used as the editorial offices of the "Hapoel Hatzair" newspaper. After the marriage of Aharonovich and Baron, the house became known as the authors’ house, being used as a meeting place for many Tel Aviv writers. Years later the house was neglected and a demolition order was almost issued for it, but then it was decided to preserve it. The building that underwent renovation and preservation, was joined by a collection of the works of Tel Aviv artist Nahum Gutman. These were donated by his family and the Nahum Gutman Museum was opened there. Here there are permanent exhibitions of Nahum Gutman's works and changing exhibitions by other artists, who conduct together with the artist's works a complex dialogue between different times and perspectives.

Although hard to believe, Israel has a winter, and the temperature in Tel Aviv has become bearable. From approximately December to February, you might find that most Israelis have packed away the shorts and vests and are wearing jackets or long sleeves, but with so many Tel Aviv attractions, the city still sizzles with things to do in the winter.

Ten Must-Do Winter Activities in Tel Aviv:

1. Close to the Dan Tel Aviv, the city’s huge urban Hayarkon Park is far quieter in winter but come, relax and watch the joggers, runners, Tai Chi fanatics, rock wall climbers, and yoga-lovers as the world goes by. For kids, the park comprises six different gardens, including one of the largest rock gardens in the world, with more than 3,500 species of plants, and a tropical garden, home to swans, fish and an array of orchids.

2. There is more wildlife at the wide-open Ramat Gan Safari. Considered to be the biggest and one of the most impressive collections of protected wildlife in the Middle East, today, this 250-acre offers a modern, spacious and open-air zoo and a drive-through African safari area, home to more than 100 species of birds, 80 species of mammals and 25 species of reptiles.

3. While the Mediterranean isn’t known for large waves in the summer, during the winter, they get bigger, and it’s a perfect time to take a surfing or SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) lesson down at the beach. Put on your wetsuits and take one of the many lessons available to wannabe surfers of all ages.

4. One of Tel Aviv’s other nicknames is the “White City,” honoring the city’s heritage and reputation as a home of Bauhaus architecture. Visit the Bauhaus Center and take self-guided audio tours. Check the hours to see the Covid times update. Learn how the architectural style fits like a glove to the socialist movement that arrived in Israel and how it was skilfully adapted to a very different landscape.

5. Home to one of the oldest museums in Israel, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art (“TAMA”) is also one of the country’s most diverse and a perfect way to spend an afternoon this winter. Located close to the Link Hotel and Hub, TAMA houses a vast permanent collection of classic and contemporary art and also features diverse temporary exhibitions, currently renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama for her first major exhibition in Israel.
 
6. Winter sunset in Jaffa is just the tonic you’ve been waiting for. The beach is a popular place to watch the sun go down, but we recommend finding a spot closer to Old Jaffa. The sight of the orange sky behind Jaffa’s old Clock Tower is a painting, and enjoy the winding alleyways and a Crusader-era square decorated with twinkling Christmas lights.

7. One of the most recognizable Tel Aviv attractions is the iconic open-air Carmel Market. Before heading down the market’s alleys in the Yemenite Quarter, be sure to ask for a ‘sachlav,’ a Middle Eastern drink that hits the spot more than any hot chocolate can. Its base is made up of warm milk thickened with ground sahlab orchid bulbs and is the ideal drink to warm up with on a cool winter day.

8. Head down to the hip Florentine hood in south Tel Aviv, a short walk from the spice-laden Levinsky market and iconic Carmel markets. Admire the street art on a tour of Florentine, hang out at trendy coffee shops here, such as Levinsky 41 and Cafelix, and those civilized venues, such as Nina Cafe in nearby Neve Tzedek, close to the Dan Panorama Tel Aviv.

9. Starting on November 28, the Jewish festival of light or Hanukkah is celebrated each year with eight days of candle-lighting ceremonies. But for most Tel Avivians, even those who aren’t religious, this festival is about one thing only – doughnuts or ‘sufganiyot’ in Hebrew. Among the many bakeries to choose from, make sure you try one of the many luxurious varieties at the bakery chain, Roladin.

10. A must-see is the city’s Sarona Market, part of the new wave of food markets that have popped up worldwide. With an abundance of culinary excellence, the indoor market houses around 100 businesses, from local producers of spices, cheeses, meats, and other goods,

Winter may have a different flavor, but there are so many things to do during winter in Tel Aviv.