Tel Aviv have a few nicknames namely “The White City”, “The City That Never Sleeps” and “The Big Orange”. The city is a top tourist city in Israel and is also the second largest city in Israel. Tel Aviv’s real name is Tel Aviv-Yavo due to the fact that the city absorbed the port of Yavo due to Tel Aviv’s growth. Ranked as the ninth best beach city by National Geographic it is no wonder why so many tourists visit Tel Aviv to enjoy its many beautiful beaches. Tel Aviv has also been ranked as the third best city in the Middle East and Africa (behind Cape Town and Jerusalem) and the “hottest city for 2011”. In many surveys the city has been ranked as one of the best LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) destinations in the world.
Also known as the “party capital”, the country boasts with a thriving nightlife, young atmospheric and famous 24-hour culture. Tel Aviv is home to many museums, architectural and cultural sites and has city tours in different languages. Bus tours, architectural tours, Segway tours and walking tours are among the most popular types of tours found in the city. The beaches has bee ranked as some of the best in the world and plays a pivotal role in the culture and touristic scene.
The city has a wide variety of pubs, bars and clubs and therefore it is called as the “city that never sleeps”.
Major attractions in Tel Aviv, Israel
Nachalat Binyamin
Nachalat Binyamin is a street in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. It is best known for the festive atmosphere that takes place on Tuesdays, Fridays, and holidays. Although the street already has a huge marketplace, the area seems to come alive only on the aforementioned days of the week. What really distinguishes Nachalat Binyamin...
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Old Jaffa
Old Jaffa simply refers to that area that has been inhabited for far longer than any other part of the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. It may be old, but it continues to be popular, especially among tourists, because it has something for everyone. Legend states that Jaffa got its name from Japhet, one of...
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The Tel Aviv Museum of Art
The Tel Aviv Museum of Art boasts one of the world’s largest collections of original works by Israeli artists. The collection is ever-growing as it encompasses Israeli art created from the sixteenth century to the present day. Aside from providing a wide variety of visually appealing creations, the museum uses art as a medium of...
Read moreOther attractions in Tel Aviv include:
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art
- Hayarkon Park
- Tel Aviv Cinematheque
- Charles Clore Park
- Meir Park
- Dubnow Park
- Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance and Theatre
- Great Synagogue
- Elco Tower
- Gan Yaakov (Jacob’s Garden)
- Rabin Square
- Immanuel Church
- Pagoda House
- Herta and Paul Amir Building
- Bloomfield Stadium
- Azriely Lookout
- Dizengoff Centre
- Rothschild Boulevard
- Neve Tzedek
- Joshua Gardens
- Bialik Square
- Gutman Art Museum
Top Activities
Family Trips in Tel Aviv
A trip to Tel Aviv might just be what your family needs. As Israel’s busiest city and the country’s center of financial activity, arts, entertainment, and leisure, Tel Aviv has something for dad, mom, and the kids. Here’s a list of things to do and sights to see even if you’re in Tel Aviv just...
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Swimming in Tel Aviv
Some two and a half million tourists flock to Tel Aviv every year and this is partly due to the spectacular beaches that provide ideal venues for fun and relaxing activities for the whole family. It’s no wonder that Tel Aviv is included in the 10 beach cities favored most by tourists from around the...
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Visit Religious Sites in Tel Aviv
Israel’s capital of Jerusalem is considered a holy city by all three major Abrahamic religions, namely Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. By comparison, Israel’s second most populous city, Tel Aviv, is not considered a holy city in the strictest sense, but it is the home of some prominent places of worship and other structures of importance...
Read moreEvents & Festivals
- Eilat Bird Festival
- Festival of Chamber Music in Eilat
- Opeth
- Zorba the Buddha Festival
- Jazz, Wine and Sea Food Festival for Passover
- Ako Festival
- Aviv Israeli Festival
- International Tiberias Marathon
- Khutzot Hayotzer Arts and Crafts Fair
- Jaffa Nights
- IsraWinExpo
Getting In & Around
Airport
Israel’s main international airport is located in Tel Aviv and is called Ben-Gurion International Airport (TLV). The airport is located about 12 km from central Tel Aviv and about 40 km from Jerusalem.
Health and safety
Crime
Tel Aviv is a very save city but usual warnings is also not ignored. Beware of suspicious packages and people around you. Police is very friendly and most of them speak understandable English. Although crime rates are very low in the city a tourist should also keep a lookout for pickpockets. Keep your belongings save and never leave it unattended. Also keep your passport and documents at you all times as Israeli police will stop you and check your documents.
When to go
Weather
Tel Aviv has Mediterranean climate, which means that summers are hot and humid with unpredictable autumns and spring. Winters are cool and rainy. Temperatures in the winter ranges between 7˚C and 20˚C while temperatures in the summer ranges between 24˚C and 30˚C. Heat waves normally occur during spring with temperatures reaching as high as 35˚C.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average High (˚C) | 17.5 | 17.7 | 19.2 | 22.8 | 24.9 | 27.5 | 29.4 | 30.2 | 29.4 | 27.3 | 23.4 | 19.2 |
| Average Low (˚C) | 9.6 | 9.8 | 11.5 | 14.4 | 17.3 | 20.6 | 23.0 | 23.7 | 22.5 | 19.1 | 14.6 | 11.2 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 126.9 | 90.1 | 60.6 | 18.0 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 26.3 | 79.3 | 126.4 |
| Humidity (%) | 73 | 71 | 69 | 65 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 72 |
