Next to the bustling metropolis of Tel Aviv perches a timeless and beautiful city on a hill at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea.
The Old City of Jaffa.
Jaffa was the original settlement that eventually spread to current day Tel Aviv.
Jaffa is mentioned through the Bible, ancient Egyptian letters, Greek mythology and while the current Old City was built during the Ottoman Empire, it supports archaeological evidence of inhabitance as early as nearly 10,000 years ago.
Whether you come for the stories, the history or simply to wander around the beautiful cobbled staircases and eclectic markets, Jaffa is a must visit during your time in the Tel Aviv area.
Here are 40 of my favourite Jaffa photos:
Boats in the Port of Jaffa
Locals asking for a photo with me, haha
The Ottoman clock tower
A crowd at the Jaffa flea market
A man selling trinkets at the flea market
If you look closely, you can see the dust particles flying
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This trip was made possible by the Israel Ministry of Tourism.
All thoughts and opinions are my own.
great pictures! I’m heading to Israel at the end of December and now I know I can’t miss Jaffa! Looking forward to more of your posts from there to see what else I should visit 🙂
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Ah, you’ll love it! Where are you going through Israel? And how long are you there?
I’m going for two weeks but want to split this time between Israel and Jordan. But I still have to plan everything (have two more months to do that!), all I know so far is that I’m flying to/from Tel Aviv. So I’m open to any recommendations!
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Ohh it will be tough to fit so much in two weeks, but possible. I hope you spend at least a couple of nights camping in the desert, in either country (I’d suggest Wadi Rum). Anything you’re looking forward to most?
These photo’s are lovely! Jaffa is indeed a wonderful old city! There is something magical about old cities, which make it hard to choose a favourite! I lived several in the old city of Ghent, Belgium during several years, so I guess that’s probably the one closest to my heart!
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I haven’t been to Belgium at all, and would love to visit Ghent :]
Going to Israel in January cannot wait to see the rich history and the beauty of the country. Will arrive Tel Aviv three nights before tour so give us extra time to see the city and shop.
Awesome–you definitely have to spend at least one of the three days in Jaffa!
Great photos. It does look like a spot I should visit when in Tel Aviv.
Thanks! You definitely should :]
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Great photos! I adore the processing on these 🙂 I just discovered your blog via the Hostelbookers competition! Best of luck in the travel photo awards!
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Thank-you, I’m glad you like the processing. And thanks for the luck 😀
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Awesome, Great photos…
Jaffa there is something magical about your photography and wonderful old city!
Awesome, Great photos…
There is something magical about you, your photos and old cities like this.
Thank-you, thank-you 😀 Jaffa is definitely magical.
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