Tips & Tricks
Mary of Nazareth International Center (Nazareth) – the three-level Mary of Nazareth International Center (run by the French Association Marie de Nazareth — MDN) is located 50 meters from the Basilica of Annunciation, between St. Joseph Church and the Nazareth Synagogue – not very far from the Tomb of the Righteous Man. Intended as an […]
Tel Aviv Promenade (Tel Aviv) – a.k.a. Hatayelet, this is a seaside avenue that starts in Jaffa and works its way northward by Tel Aviv. Bikers, joggers, tourists, children and the elderly community in Tel Aviv, all enjoy this paved boardwalk with its sea view and well situated benches. This is also a favored route […]
Old Jaffa Tour (Jaffa / Tel Aviv area) – Jaffa, located in the southern part of Tel Aviv, is a port that goes back thousands in years in time (mentioned in the biblical stories of Solomon, Jonah, and St. Peter). The local travel firm “Shuk TLV Tours” (www.shuktlv.co.il) conducts guided tours of Old Jaffa and […]
Purim (Tel Aviv) – for those interested in both a taste of Jewish culture, as well as partaking in festivities, this holiday, which goes back thousands of years, is a great start. Purim takes place every March (a 7-9 day event). Even though Purim is celebrated throughout Israel, Tel Aviv and its cosmopolitan atmosphere is […]
Tel Aviv Samsung Marathon (Tel Aviv) – this is Israel’s top running event, held every February and attracting joggers from all over the world. The run starts in Charles Clore Park and takes runners through the streets of Tel-Aviv and along the city’s sea coast. As many as 35,000 runners participate. This event is a […]
Mezizim Beach (Tel Aviv) – this beach is located on the northernmost beach area of Tel Aviv, and is easily accessible by foot. The beach is actually named after a popular Israeli film (“Mezizim”), and has been renovated with remodeled public restroom facilities, dressing rooms and showers. The area contains volleyball courts, soccer fields, and […]