Hip, buzzy and achingly cool, there’s a reason Tel Aviv’s a popular tourist destination year-round. White sandy beaches with turquoise blue Mediterranean waters have sun-lovers drooling, fusion cuisine (part European and part Levantine) is to die for and the 24/7 nightlife of the city is nothing short of legendary. But Tel Aviv’s more than just a beach and party city, and here’s our list of some of the most fun and unique attractions to put a smile on the faces of both adults and children.
So put on your comfy shoes, grab your water bottles, don’t forget your sunhat and - with that - get ready for a city break you won’t forget in a hurry. 15 View gallery Tel Aviv ( Photo: Boris-B, Shutterstock ) Beach activities With a sun-drenched coastline and wonderful weather for much of the year, no wonder many visitors head straight to the beach. If you’re feeling lazy, just rent a sunbed and umbrella and chill out, cooling off with the occasional dip in the sea.
The Gordon Pool: The beautiful saltwater Gordon Pool (historically a hub of social activity and recently renovated, with an Olympic-sized facility) offers day passes so that you can get in shape! Matkot: For the more energetic, try your hand at Israel’s unofficial national sport - it’s paddles and a ball that you hit back and forth between two people for as long as possible. For NIS 30 ($8) or so you can buy them at a local store and have hours of fun in return. 15 View gallery Matkot, about as Israeli as it g.