It’s true that flights to Tel Aviv bring you to a party destination by the sea. But that’s just one aspect of the city’s vibrant personality.
Long boulevards offer up fantastic galleries, hipster hangouts, and cool coffee shops among some rather stunning synagogues, bountiful markets, museums, and theatres. Flights to Tel Aviv also bring you to Israel’s financial and business hub, where lots of start-ups take advantage of investment opportunities with entrepreneurial gusto.
Warm temperatures draw sunbathers and surfers to Tel Aviv’s 14km stretch of sandy beach and Mediterranean shores. And ample green spaces like Park HaYarkon offer an escape for riverside jogging, cycling, or a moment of stillness.
Views of the city unfold from the ancient Jaffa Port, an area of picturesque restaurants, art galleries, and gardens. From here you can meander down to the heart of Tel Aviv along King George Street, Dizengoff and Rothchild Boulevard. The central White City area is distinct for its German Bauhaus-style buildings and it’s now a UNESCO World Heritage site for the vast number of them in this style.
Seek out more stories of the city’s foundations and Jewish history at the Eretz Israel Museum and the Grand Synagogue of Tel Aviv. And you can see expressions of Tel Aviv’s history and creative culture at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, as well as through some excellent street murals.
If you’re looking for shopping in Tel Aviv, a delve into the markets is a must. Hunt for trinkets in Jaffa Flea Market, crafts in Nahalat Binyamin Market and enjoy the trendy vibe of Sarona. Make sure the largest - Carmel Market, or Shuk HaCarmel - is on the top of your list.
While you’re there you can indulge in some delicious street food, but leave room for the diverse food scene later on. You’ll find some of the best world cuisine in Tel Aviv, and it’s also known as a top destination for vegan food. Whether you’re sitting outside a street café or fine dining with views of the sparkling Mediterranean, the food is as creative and eclectic as the local culture.
Into the night, Tel Aviv’s famous party attitude is unleashed, with rooftop cocktail bars, chic clubs and dancing on the beach. Join the action around Rothschild Boulevard or take it slower in arty Florentin, and enjoy being swept up in the energy of Tel Aviv from day to night.