The Old Acre Market
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,512 contributions
Oct 2021
Right after the Turkish Bazar you get into this market.
Like everything in Akko, it is not so big but really worth your time:
It is colorful, interesting, eye-catching and not less important, tasty with the Said restaurant or Shamsia restaurant famous for their Humus and falafel.
And of course the pastries shop and its Kna'affe.
Mandatory stops when you're there.
Like everything in Akko, it is not so big but really worth your time:
It is colorful, interesting, eye-catching and not less important, tasty with the Said restaurant or Shamsia restaurant famous for their Humus and falafel.
And of course the pastries shop and its Kna'affe.
Mandatory stops when you're there.
Written September 28, 2022
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betteskid
Boston, MA1,353 contributions
Nov 2022
We love to explore markets where ever we travel and this market was a really nice one. It had a friendly atmosphere and was small enough (although it is not small) that one could get around without worrying you would become completely lost. There was the expected mix of shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, meat and those selling everyday items and others focusing on souvenirs. We enjoyed our time here.
Written December 15, 2022
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Itzik L
Tel Aviv, Israel4,563 contributions
Jun 2020
Acre Old City Market
Most of it is covered and can be moved around in winter too.
The market contains fruit and vegetable stores. Sweets, puffs and shawarma. Fish ...
Careful near the fish shops, everything is wet and slippery
Most of it is covered and can be moved around in winter too.
The market contains fruit and vegetable stores. Sweets, puffs and shawarma. Fish ...
Careful near the fish shops, everything is wet and slippery
Written June 15, 2020
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Life-is-an-Adventure
Karmiel, Israel445 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
First of all - this is a real market for the real people who live here - so it is busiest in the morning when fresh produce is out, especially the fresh fish! Other times the market is less busy.
Although not primarily for tourists, many tourists come through so there is some items of interest, mostly of the cheaper variety - but there are some fine stores including one of jewellery and religious items. Tere is also one good restaurant.
BUT what is special is that this market, the old city and in fact all of the Galilee, shows the truth, how in general Arabs and Jews live together in Israel. It is not the "apartheid state" as some portray.
Walk through the passageways of the market and feel welcome and safe - enjoy Arab Israeli culture and see an Arab peple who uniquely in the Middle East have freedom and the vote.
Although not primarily for tourists, many tourists come through so there is some items of interest, mostly of the cheaper variety - but there are some fine stores including one of jewellery and religious items. Tere is also one good restaurant.
BUT what is special is that this market, the old city and in fact all of the Galilee, shows the truth, how in general Arabs and Jews live together in Israel. It is not the "apartheid state" as some portray.
Walk through the passageways of the market and feel welcome and safe - enjoy Arab Israeli culture and see an Arab peple who uniquely in the Middle East have freedom and the vote.
Written July 26, 2016
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omerlib
Acre, Israel63 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
a nice and warm Saturday made us take the kids aged 5-7 and visit the old acre market. after walking from the lower old city parking lot by the eastern wall of acre we had an amazing view of the jazar mosque with his glorious Minarette's and domes.
the street curls up onto the opening market,and as we arrive, the sweet smell of scent and rose water is tickling the mind,
freshly squeezed pomegranate and steaming SAHLABWITH A RICH CINNAMONE aroma helps us in getting towards the fishermen's area with all kinds of fresh fish on icy display and smells of the ocean...
the market curves in a narrow road with different kind of shops on both sides, from Humus and Flafel joints tothrough toys and local arts and crafts and sweets and herbs THIS MARKET HAS IT ALL!!
when we reach the end we go to the left straight to where the boat tour starts and climb a nice tour boat with our enthusiastic kids overwhelmed and happy for the opportunity of a short and beautiful joy ride,
on the way back we stop at the Shamsyia Falafel. AKA golden balls of the market.. one of the best pittas around.
on the way to the car we buy some Chalva and other sweets from the qashash bros. store to promise a sweet afternoon
the perfect Saturday trip
the street curls up onto the opening market,and as we arrive, the sweet smell of scent and rose water is tickling the mind,
freshly squeezed pomegranate and steaming SAHLABWITH A RICH CINNAMONE aroma helps us in getting towards the fishermen's area with all kinds of fresh fish on icy display and smells of the ocean...
the market curves in a narrow road with different kind of shops on both sides, from Humus and Flafel joints tothrough toys and local arts and crafts and sweets and herbs THIS MARKET HAS IT ALL!!
when we reach the end we go to the left straight to where the boat tour starts and climb a nice tour boat with our enthusiastic kids overwhelmed and happy for the opportunity of a short and beautiful joy ride,
on the way back we stop at the Shamsyia Falafel. AKA golden balls of the market.. one of the best pittas around.
on the way to the car we buy some Chalva and other sweets from the qashash bros. store to promise a sweet afternoon
the perfect Saturday trip
Written February 25, 2016
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es7109
Boynton Beach, FL393 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
One of the vendors kept gawking. "Dust collectors to gold. Buy all your trinkets here." Yes to dust collectors. No to gold. Can buy some of the trinkets for less at the Sample Road Marketplace in Florida! And the fresh fish smelled like day old fish!
Written October 21, 2019
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Doe G
22 contributions
Oct 2018
Good and tasty food restaurants.
It is a colorful Middle Eastern style bazaar.
A good place to buy souvenirs (average prices).
It is a colorful Middle Eastern style bazaar.
A good place to buy souvenirs (average prices).
Written September 30, 2019
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Tony Mak
Hong Kong, China86 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Good market for walk around,Fresh fishes, Spices, fresh vegetables,seafood restaurant, Hunmus Restaurant, more and more........
We enjoy the exploring markets, mixed culture, beautiful and colourful markets, Amazing people!!
We enjoy the exploring markets, mixed culture, beautiful and colourful markets, Amazing people!!
Written February 2, 2019
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,512 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
The Arab market at the Old City of Acre is one of the Top attraction there.
It is of course much smaller than the Old City Market in Jerusalem but the experience there is almost the same.
The stands, spices, clothes, souvenirs shops and of course something you won't find in Jerusalem: the fish stalls.
There are also the famous Hummus restaurants like Said or Shamsia (which I also reviewed here) that are definitely worth your time.
Pastries shops and Kna'affe are a must to really enjoy and experience the atmosphere of this market.
When you start at the nearby Turkish Bazaar and of course the Tourist Information Office it is the logical way to the Khans, the port and the Lighthouse ... so it is no effort at all to pass by there.
Just try to visit before noon as it becomes rather crowdy then.
It is of course much smaller than the Old City Market in Jerusalem but the experience there is almost the same.
The stands, spices, clothes, souvenirs shops and of course something you won't find in Jerusalem: the fish stalls.
There are also the famous Hummus restaurants like Said or Shamsia (which I also reviewed here) that are definitely worth your time.
Pastries shops and Kna'affe are a must to really enjoy and experience the atmosphere of this market.
When you start at the nearby Turkish Bazaar and of course the Tourist Information Office it is the logical way to the Khans, the port and the Lighthouse ... so it is no effort at all to pass by there.
Just try to visit before noon as it becomes rather crowdy then.
Written September 24, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gidons51
Herzliya, Israel4,741 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
A nice market mainly fruit and vegetables but also food , clothing , household accessories, restaurants . Not too big . Go through it , not a must .
Written May 22, 2017
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