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Five must-do's if you are visiting Tel Aviv

Natalie Seeff, a local, shares some of her favourite things to do in 2019's city of Eurovision

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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:

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. 

Instagram Natflatsupperclub  Facebook: Natflat

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