I love hosting in my home and helping to make people’s trips to Israel memorable and fun. Here are my top five things you have to do in Tel Aviv:
Themed Tours:
There are so many themed tours, you’d be mad to miss them. Try:
Graffiti tour with the lovely Yael https://www.creative-yael.com/
- Yummy food tour with the fabulous Bhuka Tours https://bhuka-tours.com/en/
- TLV Style fashion tour with the amazing Galit, hostess with the mostest http://www.tlvstyle.com/
Sport:
Tel Avivis are pretty sporty and adventurous. Join them for a spot of:
- Sunset Yoga by the sea (open air): with the wonderful instructor Orit Thursdays and Saturdays at 18.30 on the decking by the Carlton Hotel:
- Surf at Israel’s first surf centre - Topsea
- Waterski and wakeboard at Lake TLV
Kids' Stuff:
Whether you're a child at heart, or travelling with them, have some fun at:
- Luna Park
- Flybox- adrenaline-filled air flying experience in Rishon LeZion just south of Tel Aviv:
- Hayarkon Park - take out a rowing boat on the lake.
Sea & Sun:
Israelis and visitors love ‘Beten Gav’ literally meaning ‘[lie on your] stomach and back’ and sunbathe at the Beach! Here are a few beaches worth a visit:
- Hilton Beach and the Hilton Bay bar
- Gordon Beach with the funky LalaLand café bar, open air saltwater pool (Gordon Pool: ) and floodlit beach volleyball (every evening); or
- For a more hipster beach experience head to Banana beach or Dolphinarium beach at the south end of the strip before you reach Jaffa.
Jaffa:
Don't forget to visit this beautiful part of the city. It will enchant you and transport you to a different world. Wander through the old streets, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of these three hotspots:
- The port
- The old city and
- The flea market area - head to Faruk Bashuk for live music and dancing in the street on a Friday afternoon: or check out what’s on (music, art and food) at The Container in Jaffa Port:
Natalie Seeff, a London lawyer is an avid traveller, foodie and lover of Tel Aviv. So much so, she relocated to Tel Aviv a decade ago, and has since set up Natflat Supper Club, hosting groups of visitors for Israeli style dinners in her home.
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