Tel Aviv is a very young city compared to most, it is the first Hebrew city in modern times and this year celebrated its 100th birthday. Tel Aviv or “The White City” as it’s also known thanks to all the Bauhaus architecture there is set against a backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea with beautiful golden beaches and a bustling modern beachfront. Tel Aviv is not just Israel’s largest city but also its cultural center, where you will find museums, theaters, galleries and concert halls, giving you a real flavor of the city and the country. It was built on sand dunes north of the ancient port city of Jaffa in the early 1900’s by Jewish architects who had studded in Europe before they immigrated to the Palestine, hence why the city incorporates a traditional feel as well as a modern design.
With its city streets full of elegant restaurants and exclusive shops you would be more inclined to think that you were in a sophisticated European City that is until you pass local Falafel and Shawarma stalls or wander through a traditional middle eastern flea market before you enter one of the 4 modern shopping malls, where you are sure to pick up a bargain or two.
On a sunny afternoon there is nothing better than relaxing on Sheinkin Street in one of its many trendy cafes or on the beachfront promenade (”Tayelet” in Hebrew), in one of many restaurant’s where you can try out a variety of local cuisine which is a mix of ethnic flavors from the east and west, before heading to the beach when the sunsets for a beach party.
Getting to The White City has never been easier with flights to Tel Aviv offered by a large number of international airlines.
Tel Aviv
Picture courtesy of Dainis Matisons
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Before I moved here, the first time I came to Tel Aviv it blew my mind that it had only been around for 100 years. The quick development of the infrastructure, architecture, and mainly the gazillion things to go out and do are what attracted me to in the end make the move here. From the best restaurant, to best bar or best nightclub this city is filled to the brim with nonstop action all day and night. The city was recently rated by lonlelyplanet.com, the #10 best place to party in the world. It is nice to see more and more airlines picking up stops to Tel Aviv. We can maybe start a nice climb up to the #1 spot at some point soon.