Fodor's Essential Israel (Full-color Travel Guide) by Fodor's Travel Guides

Author:Fodor's Travel Guides [Fodor's Travel Guides]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Travel Distribution
Published: 2017-06-19T16:00:00+00:00

Tel Aviv’s western border, an idyllic stretch of Mediterranean sand, has miles of beaches and a beachfront promenade. Just after dawn, it’s the territory of joggers, cyclists, and yoga enthusiasts. As the sun rises, so does the number of beachgoers, from bikini-clad young women to middle-aged men playing the ever-popular (and noisy) ball-and-paddle game called matkot. Sunsets here are spectacular.

The city beaches have many of the same amenities: restrooms, changing areas, towel and umbrella rentals, and restaurants or cafés. Beaches are generally named after something nearby—a street or a hotel, for example. They’re hugely popular, especially on weekends. If you’d rather not battle the crowds, you’ll find fewer people during the week. The lapping of gentle waves offers respite and relaxation for most of the year. There’s a strong undertow on these beaches, so exercise caution.

Dolphinarium Beach. At the southern end of Hayarkon Street, Dolphinarium Beach (sometimes known as Aviv Beach) has a festive atmosphere, especially on Friday around sunset. Young Israelis, many of whom have returned from post-army trips to Asia or South America, gather for drumming circles and other group activities. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; showers; toilets; water sports. Best for: partiers; sunset. Shlomo Lahat Promenade, Center City Facing InterContinental David Tel Aviv Free .

Frishman Beach. Facing a strip of restaurants and cafés on the seaside promenade, Frishman Beach is across from many of the larger hotels and gets its fair share of tourists. Saturday morning it attracts Israeli dancing circles. Lounge chairs are available for a fee, but there’s not much quiet because of the lifeguards constantly screeching over the loudspeaker. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; showers; toilets. Best for: sunset. Frishman St. and Hayarkon St., Center City Free .

Gordon Beach. FAMILY At the end of Gordon Street, this wide beach is popular with local families because of its calm water and tidal pool. Weekends you’ll find both sunbathing travelers and youngsters lining the beach with sand castles. Gordon Pool, just north of the beach, is a saltwater pool that’s good for swimming laps. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; toilets. Good for: swimming; walking. Gordon St., at Hayarkon St., Center City Free .

Herzliya Pituach Beach. About 10 km (7 miles) north of Tel Aviv is this white-sand beach lined by well-manicured lawns. Nearby are restaurants, cafés, and a handful of luxury high-rise hotels. From central Tel Aviv, Dan’s Bus 90 heads to this beach. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; toilets; water sports. Best for: snorkeling; swimming; walking. Ramat Yam St., at Medinat Hayehudim St., Herzliya Pituach Free .

Fodor’s Choice Hilton Beach. In front of the hotel of the same name, Hilton Beach is very popular, especially with enthusiastic matkot players. The northern end of the beach is a gay-friendly area known as Gay Beach, which can get packed on sunny summer afternoons. Here you’ll also find Dog Beach, which got its name because pampered pooches are let off their leashes to play. There is no car access, so walk or bike down the promenade to reach this stretch of sand.

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