Tel Aviv is known for its beautiful beaches, captivating cosmopolitan vibes, excellent cuisine, art culture, Bauhaus architecture and famed nightlife. While Tel Aviv is a relatively new city (officially founded in 1909), Jaffa – also known as the Old City – offers a taste of Israel’s historic heartland.

Israel is generally regarded as a progressive and relaxed country where casual clothing such as jeans, t-shirts, shorts and comfortable shoes are suitable attire. Do keep in mind that if you plan to visit religious sites, modest dress is expected.

If you like it hot, and we do mean HOT, aim for June to September. If, however, you prefer things a little cooler and less sweaty, aim for spring, which is from March to May, or fall, September to November.

Devour your body weight in hummus at one of the many (many) markets, soak in some vitamin ‘sea’ by the beach, snorkel, visit museums and art installations, eat seafood along the promenade, windsurf, walk Old City – the list is endless!

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If time is of the essence, three days in Tel Aviv is enough to get a taste of this incredible metropolis. To delve deeper into the city’s soul, consider staying a little longer – you won’t regret it.

Comfortable shoes are a must! An Israel power adapter, swimsuit and some heavy-duty mosquito spray would also be a good idea alongside all of your holiday essentials such as clothes, toiletries and travel documents.

For luxe beach resorts, the Tayelet boasts some of the best big name hotels in Tel Aviv. If you prefer trendy, boutique lodgings over large chains, White City is often referred to as the ‘Heart of the City’. For a taste of the old-world, Jaffa – also known as the Old City – is one of the oldest ports in the world dating back some 7,000 years.

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