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After the abolition of visas between Israel and Russia, Tel Aviv's beaches have become more accessible than ever. We have collected all the best beaches in the city for you.

The northernmost and only paid beach in Tel Aviv. The beach is open throughout the year, and the rescue team works even in winter. There is free parking, rescue stations, and playgrounds on site.

The beach is located near Sde Dov airport, and mainly Israelis swim here. Previously, the beach had a bad reputation and in the evenings it was a meeting place for young ladies of a certain profession, but now everything has changed. It is very clean and cozy, there is a lawn, a cafe-restaurant and a wide promenade area. Tel Baruch is considered one of the best beaches for families.

There used to be a hotel here that was later moved south, closer to Gordon Street, but many residents still call the beach the Sheraton. The new name - Metzitzim - was taken from the cult Israeli comedy Uri Zohar starring Arik Einstein, which took place on this beach.

The beach, intended for Orthodox Jews, is fenced off from neighboring beaches by an iron wall and has a swimming schedule for women and men. So, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday are considered women's days, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday are men's days, and on Saturday the beach is open to everyone. On women's days, non-religious girls who want to sunbathe topless often gather here (this is not accepted on other beaches, as it immediately attracts a lot of male attention). However, this does not bother religious women much.

It’s comical that the swimming area of ​​religious Jews is bordered by a small strip of beach, which is often preferred by people of unconventional orientation (apparently, it is precisely from them that the Orthodox have isolated themselves). The beach is designed for both sexes, but men clearly predominate. Well-groomed macho men in tight swimming trunks walk along the sea as if on a catwalk, looking coquettishly at equally handsome men sunbathing. The atmosphere here is very lively and fun, so most likely you will enjoy your holiday even if you are heterosexual.

The narrow coastline opposite the Hilton is filled with relaxed Israelis and their furry friends because it is the only beach where dogs are allowed.
Not far from the shore there is a reef that creates quite large waves, so in addition to dogs, the beach is occupied by surfers. On the south side of the beach there is a surf club that hosts a number of different events, including annual championships. During the day, you can take a coach here and try to catch the Tel Aviv wave, and the evening, if you’re lucky, will most likely end with an impromptu dreadlock concert on a weak beat in a nearby bar.

On Gordon Beach, one of the cleanest and most pleasant beaches, the most diverse crowd of the city spends time: local old people who play sports early in the morning, tourists from neighboring hotels, and noisy young people. In good weather on weekends, it’s easy to feel like a herring in a barrel here - on Fridays and Saturdays there is literally nowhere to spit on the beach. During the summer there are often parties and events and there is also a bar, restaurant and ice cream stand. For a reasonable price, you can take a sun lounger, folding chair or umbrella, but many simply lay out towels near the sea. You can find a volleyball court nearby and feel free to join those already playing.

Located opposite the US Embassy; Frishmana Street leads to the beach. This is a beautiful and clean beach with wonderful sun loungers. The beach crowd is a mix of dark-brown Israelis, applying a new portion of sunscreen every half hour, and whitish (or already pink) tourists in skinny bikinis, greedily absorbing every ray of sun, without thinking about the consequences.

Either the Telaviv residents decided to make fun of the Jerusalemites, who live 45 minutes from the sea, or, on the contrary, thereby showing their respect to the capital, but for some reason the beach was called “Jerusalem”. Although they say that behind all this lies a long story about how the beach was received by the legendary Jerusalem major as a gift from his compatriot. The beach is quite wide and spacious, but, perhaps, apart from the name, it is not particularly remarkable. It is believed that this is where people living outside the city come to relax, although there are no compelling reasons for this.

The beach received this name in honor of the adjacent cafe, where it is quite crowded, but nevertheless there is always a place for an overheated tourist who wants to cool down. Some are relaxingly reading books, others are playing matkot with all their might (a beach sport, something between tennis and ping-pong). In the evenings, Banana Beach Cafe shows free movies and sports matches on large screens. The food here is quite tasty, and the prices are quite reasonable for such a great location.

The calmest and almost the most pleasant beach in Tel Aviv. This is the last Tel Aviv beach in the south, followed by the beaches of Jaffa. It's nice to lie on the sand here, catching the rays of the midday sun and enjoying the beautiful view of old Jaffa, its port and towers. The beach is almost virgin and very clean. There are no sun loungers or chairs for rent here and there is not even a lifeguard, so swimming is prohibited in this place. In addition, the waves in this direction are quite strong. Therefore, in the morning you can find people doing yoga here, in the afternoon - surfers cutting through the waves, and in the evening - large Arab families preparing a barbecue.
Near the beach there is the famous Manta Ray restaurant, famous not only for its fish dishes, but also for snacks. Grab a plate of eggplant with cheese, sardines with tahini or salmon tartare, all served with homemade bread. At the nearby “Kiosk” you can order a couple of cocktails and, lounging on a mattress, go into nirvana, looking at the Mediterranean Sea.

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Alma Beach in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Shlomo Lahat Promenade

Alma Beach is one of the most secluded in Tel Aviv and definitely one of the nicest. This is the last beach south of the city, just before the end of Tel Aviv and the beginning of Jaffa. Lying on the sand and enjoying the sun, you can simultaneously enjoy a beautiful view of Old Jaffa, its port and towers.

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Hilton Beach in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Independence Park, Str. Hayarkon, 205

Hilton Beach is located between the religious beach and Gordon Beach and gets its name, logically, from the name of the hotel located nearby. This beach is extremely popular among a wide range of Tel Aviv residents. Including, funnily enough... Dogs.

Most tourists who come to Israel for a seaside holiday do not perceive Tel Aviv as a beach destination. Of course, when compared with Haifa or Eilat, the capital of Israel is not a very “beach” place. But at the same time, it’s amazing how good and varied the beaches of this city are. So if for some reason you have to spend a long time in Tel Aviv, you can be sure: you can swim and sunbathe here no worse than in many other places. Or even better: the entire coastal (and rather large) part of the city is one sandy beach. Moreover, each individual section has its own flavor and characteristics. And finally, the biggest bonus: with one exception, all beaches in Tel Aviv are free.

That same one paid beach is also the outermost beach of the city, if you count from the north. This is Ha-Tsuk beach, and, paradoxically, it is mainly local residents who relax on it. Tel Baruch Beach, next to HaTzuk, is free, and its infrastructure differs little from its neighbor: there are lifeguards, lawns for relaxation, a beach cafe, a children’s playground, and a catamaran rental office. True, mostly Israelis still vacation here.

The entire coastal part of the city is one sandy beach. Moreover, each individual section has its own flavor and characteristics.

The next beach, Matsitzim, was once very popular and was named after the Sheraton hotel that was previously located here. Today its popularity has somewhat declined, although in 2013 the beach received the Blue Flag. The beach next to it is the only one in the city intended for strict adherents of religious norms. There are separate days for men and women. On Saturdays, however, the beach is open to everyone, since believers do not go to the beach on Shabbat.

Further south, the tourist beaches begin to be fully developed. They start from Hilton Beach, which has three striking features. The first is the only beach in the city where you can come with dogs, and in its northern part this is actively used by lovers of four-legged animals. The second is the only gay beach in the city (not the whole, but only part of it). And the third is not the only, but the most popular beach in the city among surfers.

Behind Hilton Beach is a marina, and behind it is the Gordon salt water pool. Behind the pool begins the beach of the same name, one of the best in the city. This is a beach for everyone, without a specific focus; It is clean and there is a lot of space, there is all possible basic infrastructure, including a children's playground, a bar and paid parking. Gordon Beach gradually turns into Frishman Beach, which is also very revered by both tourists and locals.

Jerusalem Beach is located opposite the new Opera building (sometimes called that). This beach is the second in Tel Aviv to receive the Blue Flag in 2013. Here, vacationers will find many opportunities for active pastime, including several volleyball courts, etc.

The southern beaches of Tel Aviv smoothly merge into the beaches of Jaffa. Among them, the Dolphinarium Beach, or the so-called Drummer Beach, stands out. In the summer, every Friday, starting in the middle of the day, musicians, dancers and simply young-at-heart people flock here, organizing a kind of open-air session. The atmosphere is the most free and friendly, and any tourist can be recommended to come here in the evening to admire the sunset to the sounds of tom-toms.

Alma Beach (or Charles Clore Park Beach) is sandwiched between the sea and the green area of ​​the park that separates it from the city. This is one of Tel Aviv's most bohemian beaches, both due to its remote location and the presence of the Manta Ray restaurant. The latter is among the best not only in the city, but also in the country.

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Banana Beach is a relaxing place for families. There are no noisy companies or loud events here. The specifics of the beach also determine the provision of services - umbrellas, sun loungers, ping-pong tables. It’s a rare case that the name of the beach comes from the name of a local cafe, and not vice versa, because Banana Beach is just a small cozy cafe where you can relax in the coolness, have a drink and a snack.

But the reason for the popularity of the place lies not only in the quiet environment and easy access to the beach - Banana Beach offers views of the rooftops of the ancient city of Jaffa. The landscape is especially beautiful at sunset, when the ancient city, sea and sand are painted with the crimson rays of the falling sun.

Ha Tsuk Beach

HaTzuk Beach is the best beach in all of Israel. It is located at the northern point of the Tel Aviv coastline, between Tel Baruch beach and the beaches of Herzliya.

This is a crowded, clean and well-kept beach, beloved by Israelis. There are not many tourists here, since this place is located away from the tourist area and hotels of Tel Aviv. You can swim here all year round.

On the beach you can rent umbrellas, sun loungers and equipment for water activities. Here you can have a picnic on the well-kept lawn, sunbathe on the snow-white soft sand and visit several cafes located in the vicinity of the beach. Don't forget that entrance to the beach is paid and costs $5.

Dromi Beach

Loose morals characterize this Mediterranean beach in Israel. The name “the most shameless” even stuck to it. This is because the ladies here sunbathe mostly topless and do not hesitate to wash off the salt in a fresh shower without a swimsuit. There are no doors in the locker rooms, and representatives of the stronger sex picturesquely relieve themselves in front of everyone, on the edge of a cliff.

Otherwise, it is one of Israel's popular sandy public beaches. Whole families love to relax here. And not just relax, but sunbathe and cook barbecue. There are many bars and restaurants, as well as all kinds of water activities. But all pleasures, including sun loungers and umbrellas, are paid.

Bograshev Beach

Bograshev is a small beach on the Mediterranean coastline, located in the center of the Tel Aviv promenade. Because Since there are a large number of hotels nearby, most vacationers are tourists. In the summer, French becomes the second language after Hebrew.

There is a restaurant, sports and children's playgrounds on the beach. In the evenings the beach is cleaned and the sand is cleaned. For the convenience of vacationers, sun loungers and umbrellas are available on site. Swimmers are monitored from the rescue station. Entrance to the beach is free, you will only have to pay for parking if you arrive by car.

Gordon Beach

Gordon Beach is a nice and clean beach with a 60's theme and much like Hawaii. It is a favorite vacation spot among tourists and Israeli youth and is located opposite Gordon Street.

The beach attracts many tourists from nearby hotels. Beach volleyball and football tournaments are often held here and there is always fun music playing. There are many restaurants, bars and cafes in the beach area where you can relax in the evening, listening to good music and enjoying exotic cocktails.

The beach is equipped with sports and play facilities, and all the necessary equipment for water activities can be rented here. Entrance to the beach is free, but if you come by car, you will have to pay for parking.

Frishman Beach

Frishman is a small, cozy beach, loved by both Israelis and vacationing tourists. The beach is located on the Mediterranean coastline, at the end of the street of the same name, opposite the American Embassy and the Dan Hotel. There is a buffet restaurant on site. For the convenience of vacationers, sun loungers and umbrellas are available here. Swimmers are monitored from the rescue station. In the evenings the beach is cleaned and the sand is cleaned.

Frishman Beach is open daily and all year round. The entrance is free. It’s convenient to get here by public transport; if you come by car, you’ll have to pay for parking.

Jerusalem Beach

Jerusalem Beach is popular both among local Israeli families and among vacationing tourists. Located on the Mediterranean coastline, near the New Opera building. On the beach there is a cozy fish restaurant, a large children's playground, and a volleyball court.

For the convenience of vacationers, sun loungers and umbrellas are available here. Swimmers are monitored from the rescue station. In the evenings the beach is cleaned and the sand is cleaned.

Jerusalem Beach is open daily and year-round. Entrance to the beach is free, you will only have to pay for parking if you get here by car.

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This is the most tourist and party city in the country, with a beautiful long pedestrian promenade and many different beaches. The total length of the coastline is about 12 kilometers, the width of the beaches is 100-150 meters. The beaches stretch from north to south and smoothly merge into one another. The site gk-apartments.com, specializing in rental housing in Tel Aviv, will tell you in this article about fourteen popular beaches in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv's only paid beach is located near the northern border of the city and is far from the tourist area and hotels.

Admission costs 12 shekels for adults, 8 shekels for children, and free entry for Tel Aviv residents. Ha-Tzuk is most popular among businessmen and Israeli stars. The beach has two large lawns for picnics, a library, and free large parking for visitors.

This beach is considered one of the most picturesque and clean in the city.

There is a wide walking area and lawn. The northern part of the beach with its picturesque dunes is popular with couples, while the southern part has a dog walking area and pedal boat rental.

The famous Tel Aviv beach, about which a comedy film of the same name was shot.

Translated from Hebrew, metzitzim means “peepers.” This beach is especially loved by Israeli families with small children and young people. Beach visitors have access to free Wi-Fi. On Metzitzim there is a large beach library of 500 books in 5 languages, including Russian.

The closed Nordau beach is intended primarily for ultra-Orthodox Jews.

On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Nordau is open only to women, and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays it is open to men. Non-religious women come here on women's days to sunbathe topless. The beach is equipped with children's playgrounds, and there is convenient access under a canopy for the disabled. Orthodox Christians do not visit the beach on Saturday, so secular people of both sexes can use it.

Behind the metal wall of Nordau Beach is the most “free” beach in Tel Aviv.

Atzmaut is especially popular among informals and representatives of non-traditional sexual orientation; dog walking is also allowed here. Thanks to the breakwater, the water near the shore is very calm and comfortable for swimming.

The beach is located next to the Hilton hotel.

Unlike most beaches in Tel Aviv, Hilton Beach has free parking and dogs are allowed at the northern end. The swimming area is fenced with a breakwater, so the sea here is always calm and the depth is shallow. However, swimming here is not always safe: nearby there is a surf club that launches into the sea from Hilton Beach.

The beach, with sports facilities, a volleyball court and a tennis court, is popular with both tourists and locals and is packed with people on holidays and weekends.

There is a beach library on site, as well as an ice cream stand, a café, a cocktail bar and a restaurant. Every Saturday on the beach there are dances for everyone to the music of Israeli performers. Next to the beach there is an outdoor 50-meter seawater swimming pool. The swimming pool is only open in summer. The cost of a single visit is 65 shekels.

This beach is a continuation of Gordon Beach and is located opposite the American Embassy.

There is almost no entertainment here, so there are few visitors. Nearby there are several cafes and restaurants with panoramic windows and view terraces. The beach is open all year round: even in winter there is a rescue team on duty.

Visitors to this small beach are mainly French, German and Russian tourists from nearby hotels.

There is free Wi-Fi here, but the signal strength is weak. At La Mer Beach Café you can enjoy traditional Israeli cuisine in the comfort of a panoramic room or at a table right on the beach.

The beach is located next to the futuristic building of the New Opera.

It is visited mainly by Israeli schoolchildren, pensioners and illegal immigrants. There is a lot of garbage here that pigeons flock to. Yerushalayim spoils the reputation of Tel Aviv beaches and is not recommended for tourists to visit. The advantage of the beach is that there is a good coffee shop and hummusia nearby.

One of the calmest beaches in Tel Aviv is ideal for relaxation.

Fans of Indian culture love to meditate and practice yoga here. The rest of the visitors usually play matkot, read books or chat with each other. From here you have a picturesque view of old Jaffa. On the beach there is an atmospheric Banana Beach cafe, where free movie shows are held in the evenings. There is also a surf school located here. Banana Beach is a great place for surfing and kitesurfing, but swimming is prohibited here.

The beach is located next to a nightclub that was once a dolphinarium.

Surfing lessons are offered on the beach. On Friday evenings, percussionists gather here - musicians who play ethnic drums. Among them there are both professionals and amateurs.

Anyone who has a drum, tambourine, or at least a maracas can join them. The rest of the visitors dance, juggle, and meditate to the beat of drums.

The beach is adjacent to Charles Clore Park.

The main audience is respectable middle-aged people who prefer a relaxed holiday. Thematic festivals are often held here.

The southernmost beach of Tel Aviv is especially popular with surfers: there are no breakwaters, which means high waves rise in the morning.

From here you have the most beautiful view of the towers of old Jaffa. In the evenings and on weekends, Arab families barbecue on the beach. There is practically no infrastructure here; swimming is prohibited. Instead, enjoy a quality seafood dish and cocktail at Manta Ray.

All Tel Aviv beaches are equipped with changing rooms, showers, toilets and fresh water taps. There is a fee for using the toilet, sun loungers and umbrellas on all beaches. Visitors are given free chess and wooden rackets for playing matkot, Israeli badminton.

Swimming is officially permitted only on Tel Aviv beaches where there are lifeguard stations. Rescuers know basic phrases in several languages. There are also first aid stations on the beaches where victims will receive first aid. Boating and extreme water sports are strictly prohibited in the bathing areas.

The beaches of Tel Aviv begin to fill with vacationers in April. People who miss the sea and sun are not afraid of the fact that the official season begins only when rescuers begin their work, that is, in May. Life on the embankment is in full swing until November, and by December the beaches freeze again in anticipation of the next influx of tourists and city residents. The coastal zone of the city is divided equally by yacht parking. The southern side, popular with tourists, stretches all the way to Jaffa. The northern one, with a pronounced national flavor, is chosen by locals and those visitors who are interested in the culture of the country. The beaches of Tel Aviv are famous for their well-thought-out infrastructure. All except the wild ones have free Wi-Fi, toilets, sun canopies, outdoor showers and cabins where you can change clothes. The embankment is equipped with bicycle paths and a large number of bicycle rental points.

1. Metzizim Beach Not the largest, but very crowded beach opens the northern part of the promenade. The water here is so clean that it was awarded the Blue Flag in 2013. The contingent is mostly families and youth and the percentage of tourists is very small. The port and farmer's market are nearby. Lots of shops and cafes.
2. Beach for the Orthodox Nordau A harsh place, fenced off from the world by a wall, with a strict visiting schedule. Women bathe on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; men on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It is not advisable to appear here on Saturday. By the way, ladies who like to sunbathe topless can come here on the days reserved for women if they are embarrassed by the male company on other beaches. Local residents have nothing against such visits.
3. Dog Beach As you can easily guess from the name, this is the only beach in Tel Aviv for swimming pets.
4. Hilton Gay Beach Representatives of gay minorities from all over the world gather on this beach. Which does not mean at all that it is closed to those who adhere to traditional views on relationships. If you don't care, feel free to swim and sunbathe.
5. Beach for surfers Hilton Surf The best beach in the city for those who like to catch a wave. Professionals, beginners, and those who still only dream of learning how to stand on a board gather here. For the last two categories, there is a club on site where you can always take a couple of lessons.
6. Banana beach Also a favorite beach for surfers. In addition to them, fans of yoga, meditation and other physical and spiritual practices flock here. Nearby there is a cafe of the same name with a friendly atmosphere, and a little further, a ten-minute walk away, the Carmel market is bustling with life. This island of local flavor will offer you everything: from oriental sweets to high-quality leather shoes.
7. Gordon beach The first in a line of beaches on the southern, tourist-oriented side. This beach is primarily of interest to those who prefer active recreation. Here you can play squash, throw a frisbee and throw a volleyball through a constantly stretched net.
8. Twin beaches Bograshov and Frishman Neat and calm beaches, practically no different from one another. Both have clear, clean water and completely landscaped areas. The nearby Ben Yehuda Street is filled with welcoming shops and cafes. The main contingent of these beaches are tourists, but local residents do not ignore them either. If you want to swim here, focus on the Dan Tel Aviv Hotel. This building is painted in all the colors of the rainbow and attracts attention from afar.
9. Yerushalaim Beach Another purely tourist beach, where there are very few locals. It is always noisy here, the crowd is very diverse, so those who like a quiet, relaxing holiday are better off looking for another place. Located near Allenby Street. From here it is easy to get to the center by minibus, which is very convenient on Shabbat, when most of the city transport does not work.
10. Drum beach Also known as “drummers beach”. In 2001, terrorists blew up a nearby dolphinarium. In memory of the tragedy, drummers gather here every Friday and organize a party with dancing, jugglers and other various activities. The beach has a free and positive ethno-hippie atmosphere. Not suitable for swimming and measured, respectable relaxation.
11. Charles Clore Beach Beaches after the Dolphinarium cannot boast of comfort. You will not find any toilets, sunshades or sun loungers here. The crowd here is unique: you can see dressed women in the water, and people with barbecues on the nearby lawn. The beach parking lot is huge, making it easy to drive here. The advantages include stunning views of Jaffa and the proximity of the oldest district in Tel Aviv, Neve Tzedek.
12. Honey Beach This area, located at the base of Jaffa, can be called a beach with a big stretch. There are no lifeguards, even minimal amenities are missing, and the cleanliness of the water leaves much to be desired. There is no point in lingering here; it is better to pass by and plunge into the colorful old town.

The beaches of Tel Aviv provide everything you need for a good holiday: clear sea, gentle sun, warm water and friendly people.

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