Discover Jaffa's old port and galleries
Israel
Old Jaffa is the essential starting point for understanding Tel Aviv’s coastal story. The municipality presents it as one of the world’s oldest cities, with layered history, mosques, churches, artists’ studios, the clock tower, the flea market and the port all concentrated in a compact walkable area. Jaffa Port remains a historic and tourist destination, now home to guided tours, boat trips, restaurants, bars, galleries and maritime activities, while still functioning as a fishing port. That mix of ancient setting and living neighbourhood gives it unusually strong visitor value. It ranks first because it offers the broadest concentration of history, scenery and atmosphere in one place, and it works equally well for a short visit or a full half-day. It is also one of the clearest ways to experience Tel Aviv’s link between old and new: the old port, the old city and the nearby beach promenade are all connected in one itinerary.