Jaffa Port
Jaffa Port
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As a port of entry, the Jaffa port has seen better days - many of them. This is rumoured to be the oldest functioning port in the world.
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NickDavis
London297 contributions
Dec 2019
Walked through here several times and nearly ate at the Old Man and The Sea (went to Old Jaffa area instead). The port offers sea trips and also has working fishing boats. Along the Jetty area are a series of restaurants several of which were busy. However we felt that there was a lack of atmosphere in the location hence area in the Old Jaffa area instead. We do recommend the walk from here north along the sea front to tel Avi and that promenade was very popular around sunset which was spectacular provided not cloudy or raining.
Written January 4, 2020
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niksk001
Philadelphia, PA770 contributions
Dec 2019
Jaffa Port is a nice walking area. Although it does not have any "spectacular sites", it has a very special feel. Although, IMHO, Jaffa Port is one of the main Jaffa's attractions, I would not spend too much time there.
Written January 25, 2020
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edmondite
edmond, oklahoma1,211 contributions
Apr 2022
A great place to explore! They also have a few restaurants and gelato along the water. See old churches built into the wall, sailboats, fishing boats, and there was some kind of group performance happening under a canopy. Restrooms in the warehouse were locked but we found porta potties in another area. We walked through the boat area and came to a warehouse where they were selling fresh fish.
Written April 18, 2022
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Brun066
Florence, Italy13,544 contributions
Aug 2022
The port of Jaffa has a venerable antiquity as is the whole city, dating the oldest remains (adobe ruins) to the 16th century BC.
But nothing today recalls that remote period: the layout of the port refers at the most to a medieval and early modern era, when the port was at the service of a prosperous city like Jaffa, and also of a much wider hinterland. At the foot of the historic city extends a large embankment, which did not exist in the past: as an old photo on display here and relating to the citrus trade shows, once you passed directly onto the boats from the stairs that descended from the old city.
Today the commercial fleet has disappeared, the boats present are those of the fishermen, those for pleasure and those that allow tourist navigation in the surroundings.
The embankment along the port houses pleasant places where you can eat and drink. You can walk on it, enjoying the lively character of the place, and the views towards the beaches and skyscrapers of Tel Aviv, to the north.
Overall, the old port is an essential complement to visiting Old Jaffa.
But nothing today recalls that remote period: the layout of the port refers at the most to a medieval and early modern era, when the port was at the service of a prosperous city like Jaffa, and also of a much wider hinterland. At the foot of the historic city extends a large embankment, which did not exist in the past: as an old photo on display here and relating to the citrus trade shows, once you passed directly onto the boats from the stairs that descended from the old city.
Today the commercial fleet has disappeared, the boats present are those of the fishermen, those for pleasure and those that allow tourist navigation in the surroundings.
The embankment along the port houses pleasant places where you can eat and drink. You can walk on it, enjoying the lively character of the place, and the views towards the beaches and skyscrapers of Tel Aviv, to the north.
Overall, the old port is an essential complement to visiting Old Jaffa.
Written March 1, 2023
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betteskid
Boston, MA1,327 contributions
Nov 2022
Wandering around Jaffa port is a lot of fun. The views are very nice (although there is quite a bit of construction in some areas just now) and there are a number of restaurants and some shops you can explore. You can also just sit and have a coffee and enjoy the views of the sea.
Written December 15, 2022
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Paul Tour Guide in Israel
Jerusalem, Israel38 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Jaffa is an ancient city on the Mediterranean coast, with a history of more than three thousand years. The embankment of ancient Jaffa is an interweaving of history, architecture of different periods. It is noteworthy that the modern city of Jaffa is united by a common municipality with the city of Tel Aviv.
Written May 23, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,603 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Stroll through the ancient ruins of Jaffa Port and explore the Biblical stories and mythology of the Old Port. Jaffa Port is located on the Mediterranean Sea, it is one of the world's oldest ports. These days, the Old Port has become a trendy address for people who want to escape the hustle and bustle of Tel Aviv.
Written November 2, 2023
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Sivarnee
Bangkok, Thailand1,058 contributions
Oct 2019
The Jaffa port (also known as Namal Yafo) was the ancient port of Tel Aviv, and the world. Why does the sea smell like the sea? Jaffa was the port used by King Solomon to construct the first temple. Tel Aviv has the highest standard of living of any city in Israel, it was 'The New York of Israel'. With a bit of knowledge, be sure to spend time around the Jaffa port. At present, and modern day Tel Aviv had grown and old port used largely by local fishermen and freights firms who continue the centuries on competence based.
Written December 11, 2019
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Bilge S
San Francisco, CA827 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
I have enjoyed this port very much. It is very natural and quiet. The view of the Jaffa Old Town from the port is very amazing.
Written December 6, 2012
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Bogdan-Alexandru Baron-Mihai
Bucharest, Romania29 contributions
Jan 2019
It was one of the places I wanted to visit due to the location history. It is well preserved and the old town, the streets and the people are very very nice, indeed.
Written December 18, 2019
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Farah Ishaq
Jerusalem, Israel
Is there a beautiful restaurant or cafe suitable to make small birthday party? Don’t forget that I want it on the beach or nearby like the port.. thanks
Written February 2, 2018
Yes, there are nice caffe and restaurant, also one of them with fresh from the sea fish 👍🏼
You go through display? Choose one you like and they will cook for you.
They have horse back riding there too.
Right in port, right next to the sea.
Written February 4, 2018
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