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and surrounded by beautiful nature, picnic best beaches in Tel Aviv for water sports, not too long ago to introduce new showers,
areas and the Bet Yanai Beach campsite including surfing and SUP (stand up paddle sporting equipment and play areas for kids
where you can pitch a tent for the night. boarding), with surf schools and equipment and sunbeds. Often busy with families
rentals mere steps from the beach. Or if the looking to escape the rowdier beaches of
Hof Dor, Zikhron Ya’akov shade is more appealing, there are plenty of central Tel Aviv, Metzitzim Beach is great
A 20 minute drive from Haifa and near Zikhron sandy resting retreats at the wooden pavilions for dining at the on-site restaurant serving
Ya’akov is Moshav Dov, a small village with and sunbeds. upscale Mediterranean fare and a selection of
a beach worth visiting for its spectacular refreshing cocktails.
scenery. Here you will find Hof Dor, also Dog Beach, Tel Aviv
known as Hof Dor Tantura, a quiet and clean The Hilton Beach, divided into three separate Acadia Beach, Herzliya
coastal front stretching for kilometres, with sections, includes its north region known as Walking distance from Herzliya Marina,
an expanse of crystal clear turquoise sea Dog Beach where man’s best friend runs free. Acadia Beach is a relaxing zone among the
to splash and swim, an Island for exploring, Visitors can sunbathe alongside all breeds golden sand, calming sea and local cafes and
fishing boats at work, magical bays and the of playful canines living life by the sea where restaurants. The nearby Reef Israel Diving &
most inlets and coves of any beach in Israel. they splash in the water, chase balls along the Surfing Club has kayak and board rentals
sand and bond with other furry friends. This for those who wish to surf and paddle in the
Tel Aviv and nearby is the ideal opportunity for pet lovers visiting gentle Mediterranean waves and catch a
Gordon, Tel Aviv Tel Aviv to mingle with some of the city’s glimpse of the sailboats at sea. The beach also
One of Tel Aviv’s most active beaches located friendliest dogs. offers special wheelchairs to use in the water.
close to the Tel Aviv Marina, Gordon Beach
is a popular spot to work up a sweat at the Metzitzim Beach, Tel Aviv Palmachim Beach, Rishon Lezion
well-equipped outdoor gym, workout areas Named after the renowned Israeli comedy Forming part of Hof Palmachin National Park,
and volleyball courts. This is also one of the film from the 1970s, Metzitzim was renovated this strip of sandy beach, interspersed with

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