The beautiful and ancient port city of Jaffa which is also called Yafo has recently become a popular place for tourists because of its courtyards and streets.
The flea market is actually the most famous place to visit while you’re visiting. At the flea market, you can visit each one of the vendor stalls, which have items from all over the area that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. More than that, it also has lots of artists’ galleries and studios, as well as boutique and craft shops to see and while you’re there, if you get hungry, you can always stop by one of Jaffa’s many restaurants for a bite to eat.
If you love history, you will absolutely adore the narrow passageways and ancient buildings in the Old City of Jaffa. Jaffa has a long history and is one of the oldest ports. One surprising fun fact is that it’s thought to have been the city where Jonah left in the story of Jonah and the Whale in the Bible. Over the years, the main race that dominated the area has changed from Jew to Arab and back to Jew, especially since the 1940s.
If you’re visiting Jaffa and want to know more about its history, you can visit the Old Jaffa Visitor’s Center which actually shows the history of Jaffa with self-guided tours.
Another thing to see while you’re in Jaffa is to visit its popular Port. It’s been used so much over the centuries, since it was the only way to enter Israel for a long time in the past. Today, it’s still used by fishermen and has cafes and restaurants so you can sit and eat and enjoy the gorgeous views.
Jaffa is a fun and beautiful place to visit especially if you want new and unique experiences that you can’t find anywhere else.