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Rishon Lezion — FAQ
From the city center: walk (5-10 minutes to Gordon Beach) or take buses #4, 10, or 18 (5-7 shekels, 5-10 minutes). From Ben Gurion Airport: take the train to HaShalom Station (20 minutes, 15 shekels) or taxi (10 minutes, 30 shekels). Bicycles (rental from 20 shekels/hour) are a great option for exploring the Tayelet.
In the morning: visit the historic Jaffa Port and the flea market. During the day: surf at Hilton Beach or dive at Gordon Beach (from 200 shekels). In the evening: dinner at Manta Ray restaurant and cocktails at Shalvata or Clara bars.
It's the longest promenade in Israel (14 km) with 12 free beaches, restaurants, nightclubs, and views of the Mediterranean Sea. It combines beach relaxation, sports, culture, and nightlife in a way that other cities don't.
Tel Baruch and Metzitzim beaches are quiet, with playgrounds and shallow water. Both are equipped with showers, sun loungers (10-20 shekels), and a cafe.
Hilton Beach is the best for surfing and windsurfing. Schools like Topsea Surfing Center offer lessons (from 100 shekels) and board rentals (50 shekels/hour).
Sunrise yoga (free or from 50 shekels for a group lesson), cycling, volleyball, kayaking (from 80 shekels/hour), and diving. In the evening, there are concerts and parties at bars like Clara.
Food trucks near Gordon and Metzitzim beaches offer falafel (10-15 shekels), bourekas, and juices. Budget-friendly eateries like Falafel Gabay are located in Jaffa.
Swimming at night is not recommended due to the lack of lifeguards, but the beaches are open, and many people stroll or relax in the bars. Check the rules for the specific beach.
The White Night Festival (Layla Lavan) with concerts and shows, the Tel Aviv Marathon, and food festivals in Jaffa. The current calendar is available on the municipality's website.
Yes, the promenade is patrolled by police, and the beaches are guarded by lifeguards during the day. At night, be careful in crowded areas and avoid secluded areas.
