Previous visitors describe walking through Jaffa as similar to strolling back in history. Beautiful views of and stone buildings delight travelers who make the trek. Except now, the interiors of these ancient buildings have been transformed into art galleries and cafes. Throughout the city, narrow alleyways funnel you past jewelry-makers and fruit vendors into the primary square, where a thriving flea market sells everything from antiques to regional snacks.
Jaffa is located about 2 miles south of downtown Tel Aviv. You can visit Jaffa at any time, day or night. It can be reached via bus Nos. 1, 25, 41 and 83. You can visit Jaffa at any time, day or night. While you don't have to pay to wander, you may want to have some shekels on hand should something in the market or the galleries strike your fancy. For more information, visit the Ministry of Tourism website.