A mere 58km (36 miles) apart, Tel Aviv is a world away from the historic and tumultuous city of Jerusalem. “Miami Beach on the Med”, the Israeli capital of cool has lots in common with Rio de Janeiro, Santa Monica, Honolulu, Cape Town and Barcelona – cities characterised by relaxed beach days and energetic party-hard nights.
With 13 beaches stretching over 14km, Tel Aviv is the quintessential beach town. Unadulterated sand combined with well-kept facilities make the city’s beaches some of the best in the world.
Chill among the liberal laissez faire locals, top up your tan, restore your good vibrations, and wash away a hangover with a Mediterranean dip on one of these, Tel Aviv’s most inviting beaches.
Gordon Beach
A favourite with tourists, this wide and clean beach sits next to Tel Aviv Marina. Revellers have been known to roll out of the clubs and onto the beach at dawn.
Hilton Beach
The breakwater here produces a flat sea ideal for swimming. Outside this calm swim zone, moderate waves draw a young crowd of surfers.
Cliff (Tzuk) Beach
Non-residents over the age of 13 are charged an entry fee – accordingly the facilities here are superb, making the short journey out of town worthwhile.
Mezizim (formerly Sheraton) Beach
Made famous by the film Mezizim, this family-oriented beach is convenient to reach via public transport and boasts recently renovated toilets and dressing rooms.
Atzmout Beach
Next to Hilton Beach, Atzmout is Tel Aviv’s unofficial gay beach. Nearby Atzmout Park is a popular place for Tel Aviv’s gay community to meet and date.
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