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Tel Aviv (in Hebrew, the “mound of spring”) was established as a Jewish area in the territory of the ancient port city of Jaffa, and later merged with it. It is a center of colossal agglomeration with more than a dozen settlements, surrounded by a ring of cities. In fact, it is a true metropolis by the sea with conventional boundaries.
Israel’s second largest city is extremely attractive for tourists. Located close to the international airport and only 60 km from Jerusalem. Staying in Tel Aviv, it is convenient to make sorties around the country. At the same time, there is so much to do in the city that is a big question.
One of the best urban waterfronts in the world stretches along the sea continuously, and the beaches are different from each other. The old city is filled with people at all times of the year. No less lively in restaurants scattered just about everywhere. And Tel Aviv is one of the hangout cities. In the few months that the holiday season is over, it continues to boil until morning, as if nothing had happened.
In Tel Aviv, there are many different options for accommodation, from budget campsites and hostels to luxury five-star hotels. Most of them are located in the city center, at Dizengoff Tourist Square, and along the beach line (Yarkon Street and a little further away – Ben-Yehuda Street). The average cost of living is high, a double room at Hotel 3 will cost from 458 ILS.
Most of the accommodation facilities do not have any star rating, as here are dominated by aparthotels or apartments for rent. Breakfast is available separately (from ILS 170 per person) and there is a kitchenette in the room. Apartments in the center or near the sea will cost from 450-500 ILS.
There are not many international hotels in the international level (from ILS 1000 per room), families with children can choose hotel complexes with swimming pools (from 800 ILS). There are less hostels than luxury hotels. Bed in Dormitory Room – from 100 ILS.
Real Tel Aviv smells like food, say locals. Here you can find dining rooms with a wide variety of cuisines – Middle Eastern, Pan-Asian, Eastern European, French, Russian or American. But the cafe with traditional Jewish cuisine, oddly enough, in Tel Aviv is not so much. However, places like the Shmulik Cohen in the southern part of the old town still give you a chance to try the fine Ashkenazian dishes.
The main limitations of kosher cuisine: pork and seafood are not available as a class. The meat of ruminants and fish that have scales and fins are allowed. Dairy and meat products are served strictly separately. Meat with blood is also prohibited. Note that these restrictions do not make the local cuisine diverse enough, and if you like, any non-kosher products can be found in Arab shops or restaurants.
If you meet a bakery on your way, don’t pass by. Baking in Israel is simply stunning: mini pizzas, tuna patties, potatoes, spinach, cheese, and oriental sweets are good. You will lick your fingers!
All cafes and restaurants in Israel are divided into kosher and non-kosher. Kosher can be both a fish restaurant and a children’s ice cream parlor. Also there are plenty of establishments of Arabic, Turkish, Mediterranean and other cuisines in the country. Kosher cuisine makes sense to look for in small cities where most residents are religious, or in non-touristy neighborhoods of big cities.
In Israel, small cafes are very popular, similar to French bistros, where they sell coffee, lemonades, pastries and sandwiches, as well as hummus. These are small cafes serving hummus as a main course, which is prepared according to their recipe in every establishment. One serving is usually enough for two and costs no more than 30 ILS.
Materials are from the site: tonkosti.ru
Regular direct flights from Odessa to Tel Aviv operate Ukraine International and EL AL Israel Airlines, the flight duration is about 2 hours 40 minutes. There are also Turkish Airlines flying from Istanbul to Odessa.
In addition, you can fly from Lviv to Tel Aviv with transfer in Kiev with Ukraine International.
Ukraine International operates flights from Kiev (Boryspil) to Tel Aviv, and transfers in Tel Aviv EL El Israel Airlines + Israir will take you to Eilat.
The city converges on all the railways in the country. From 4 Tel Aviv stations, trains depart to Ashdod, Ashkelon, Beersheba, Haifa, Nagaria, Jerusalem and the airport. Egged buses also run on suburban routes.
Dan Buses serve the city from 5:00 to 0:00. Tickets – from 5.90 ILS, travel per day – from 13.5 ILS. The whole city is divided into zones, the more zones in the road, the more expensive it is.
The only mode of transport that operates daily is a taxi. Cars are equipped with counters, a check is issued when calculating. Cost of travel to the center – 20-40 ILS, to the suburbs – from 50-70 ILS. The third passenger and baggage allowance is charged up to 5 ILS. The night tariff is valid on Saturdays and holidays – 25% more expensive than usual.
There is a city bike rental: green (rather heavy) Tel-o-Fun bikes and over 100 automated parking lots. How it works: the subscription fee is paid (daily from 17 ILS, for 3 days – from 48 ILS), bank deposit (about 100 ILS) is debited from the bank card, the first half an hour is free, then every 6 minutes for 6 ILS. If not returned after the first 24 hours, the bike is considered lost and penalties begin – from 1200 to 4500 ILS.
Tel Aviv (0.50km)
Gaza (71.47km)
Haifa (83.87km)
Rishon LeTsiyyon (12.74km)
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EGY, JOR, LBN, PSE, SYR
12.25 ₪
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