Walking from Tel Aviv Beaches to Old Jaffa Along the Promenade
How far is the Walk from the Tel Aviv Beaches to Jaffa?
One of the highlights of a trip to Tel Aviv is spending countless hours at Tel Aviv’s beautiful Mediterranean beaches. While some tourists never leave the stunning Tel Aviv beaches, many visitors want to see the historical port town of Jaffa (Yafo). During my visit, I wondered if it was possible to walk from the Tel Aviv beaches to Jaffa. I learned that walking from the Tel Aviv beaches to Jaffa is actually quite easy following the Tel Aviv Promenade.
It takes around one hour to walk the 3.5 kilometers from the Tel Aviv beaches to Jaffa. The entire Tel Aviv–Jaffa walk is on paths or sidewalks, and I highly recommend cutting through Sir Charles Clore Park, which follows the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. This makes for a very scenic Tel Aviv to Jaffa walk.
Walking from Tel Aviv Beaches to Old Jaffa Along the Promenade - Table of Contents
- How far is the Walk from the Tel Aviv Beaches to Jaffa?
- Walking from the Tel Aviv Beaches to Old Jaffa: Distance and Route
- Highlights Along the Tel Aviv–Jaffa Promenade Walk
- Things to See in Old Jaffa on a Self-Guided Walking Tour
- Walking to the Tel Aviv Beaches from Jaffa
- A Video of the Walk from the Tel Aviv Beaches to Jaffa
- Tel Aviv and Jaffa Tours
- Related Content
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Walking from the Tel Aviv Beaches to Old Jaffa: Distance and Route
The Tel Aviv Promenade is a pedestrian path that runs from the Port of Tel Aviv to the Port of Jaffa. No matter the location of your hotel, as long as you are adjacent to the Tel Aviv beaches, you should be able to walk to Old Jaffa via the Tel Aviv Promenade and enjoy a straightforward walk from Tel Aviv to Jaffa.
My hotel was located across the street from Jerusalem Beach. To get to Jaffa, I walked past Blue Flag Beach, Aviv Beach, Guela Beach, Banana Beach, Tupim Beach, and Charles Clore Beach.
When walking from the Tel Aviv beaches to Jaffa, visitors have the option of walking on the Tel Aviv Promenade paths or walking in the warm Mediterranean sand. Regardless of your choice, I highly recommend spending the one hour walking from the Tel Aviv beaches to Jaffa as part of your Tel Aviv/Jaffa itinerary.
Highlights Along the Tel Aviv–Jaffa Promenade Walk
The Tel Aviv Beaches
To get to Jaffa from the Tel Aviv beaches, I began by walking out of my hotel and crossing the street to Jerusalem Beach. After spending a few minutes exploring Jerusalem Beach, I walked back to the Tel Aviv Promenade and headed towards Jaffa.
On the way, I passed by an impressive collection of sand castles. I had seen these sand castles earlier in the day, and I was happy to see they were still standing.
The Tel Aviv Promenade has cutouts between each of the beaches that provide tourists with a panoramic view of each beach. During my walk from the Tel Aviv beaches to Jaffa, I mostly followed the promenade rather than walking the shores of the beaches.
Walking Past Sir Charles Clore Park
Just past Tupim Beach is Sir Charles Clore Park. This park has areas for picnicking, working out, and plenty of green space. The Tel Aviv Promenade continues through Sir Charles Clore Park and follows the Mediterranean shoreline. This part of the Mediterranean is rocky, making it unsafe for swimming.
One of the best parts of my walk from the Tel Aviv beaches to Jaffa was the walking path at Sir Charles Clore Park. Below are photos looking back towards the Tel Aviv beaches.
By the time I reached the end of the walking path at Sir Charles Clore Park, I was about halfway to Jaffa.
Continuing to Walk to Jaffa
Just past Sir Charles Clore Park is another beautiful beach. This beach is known as either Jaffa Beach or Sir Charles Clore Beach. Depending on the map, the name might be different. On either side of this beach are photo frames. I love taking photos through these frames.
The Tel Aviv Promenade follows the edge of Jaffa Beach all the way to Old Jaffa. As I approached Jaffa, I turned back to look towards the Tel Aviv beaches. I could see all the way back to Jerusalem Beach and could even make out the buildings next to my hotel.
From Jaffa Beach, it was only a few minutes to walk to the Old Town part of Jaffa, where the Old Jaffa portion of the walking route begins.
Things to See in Old Jaffa on a Self-Guided Walking Tour
Walking Around Old Jaffa
had not developed much of a plan for walking around Old Jaffa. I basically went in a large loop, visiting a few attractions I had starred on my map. This flexible Old Jaffa walking route is easy to follow and includes several classic things to do in Old Jaffa.
Mahmoudiya Mosque
My first stop was the Mahmoudiya Mosque. It is important to remember that around 18 percent of Israel is Muslim. The Mahmoudiya Mosque dates back to 1812 and was built by the Palestinians while under Ottoman rule.
The Jaffa Clock Tower
From the Mahmoudiya Mosque, it was a short walk to the Jaffa Clock Tower. The clock tower was completed in 1903. Built during the reign of the Turkish Sultan Abdul Hamid II, the Jaffa Clock Tower was one of seven built in what today is Israel. Today, the Jaffa Clock Tower has a plaque on the exterior honoring the Israelis killed in the 1948 Arab/Israeli War.
The Streets of Old Jaffa
After visiting the Jaffa Clock Tower, I walked into the narrow streets of Old Jaffa. Not knowing exactly where I was going, I tried to zigzag to make sure I wouldn’t miss anything. Wandering these alleys is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Old Jaffa.
The Suspended Orange Tree
I ended up walking by the Suspended Orange Tree, which was not on my list of sights. As I arrived, a tour guide was explaining the history of the Orange Tree, but unfortunately, she was not speaking English. From my research, the Suspended Orange Tree has only been around since 1993. It was designed by Israeli artist Ran Morin and produces fruit despite being entirely encased by a giant container.
After passing the Suspended Orange Tree, I walked through some extremely narrow streets.
The Narrow Streets of Old Jaffa
The narrow streets of Old Jaffa had quite a few small shops and boutiques selling higher-end souvenirs and art.
Eventually, I came out of the narrow streets and was back on the Tel Aviv Promenade. I walked up a bunch of steps towards St. Peter’s Church.
St. Peter's Church
The original St. Peter’s Church was built in 1654. It was eventually destroyed, and the current version of St. Peter’s Church was built in 1894 and renovated in 1903. Christians believe that Peter raised Tabitha, one of Jesus’ disciples, in Jaffa, and this church is dedicated to Peter.
Zodaic Fountain
Across from St. Peter’s Church is another Jaffa attraction, the Zodiac Fountain. The fountain was created in 2011, and locals believe anyone who throws a coin into the fountain will have their wish granted immediately.
Old Port of Jaffa
One of the highlights of visiting Jaffa is the Old Port, which is often described as one of the world’s oldest ports. The Old Port of Jaffa has been active for over 4,000 years. I was disappointed that the only way to see the Old Port of Jaffa was through an observation platform with extremely dirty windows.
The alternative would have been to walk back down to Jaffa Beach and follow the shoreline to the port. I believe that would have provided me a better view.
Leaving Jaffa
After walking by some inspirational street art, I was back at the entrance to Old Jaffa. Before walking back to my hotel near Jerusalem Beach, I decided to explore a little more of the Jaffa coastline.
I decided not to walk back towards the Old Port but did enjoy watching two men surf fish. Unfortunately, they didn’t catch anything while I was watching.
Walking to the Tel Aviv Beaches from Jaffa
It was now time to walk back to the Tel Aviv beaches from Jaffa. I briefly thought about taking a taxi, but decided to retrace my steps and walk. It only took about 45 minutes to walk to Jerusalem Beach from Jaffa. This walk was quicker as I only stopped to take one photo, which was on the opposite side of the photo frame.
A Video Tour of the Walk from the Tel Aviv Beaches to Jaffa
In this video, I take you along on my walk from Tel Aviv to Jaffa along the scenic Tel Aviv to Jaffa promenade walk, starting near Jerusalem Beach and following the coastline all the way to Old Jaffa. You’ll see the beaches, Sir Charles Clore Park, and the views back toward the Tel Aviv skyline before I wander through the Old Jaffa walking route to spots like St. Peter’s Church, the Zodiac Fountain, and the Old Port of Jaffa.
Tel Aviv and Jaffa Walking Tours
I chose to walk around Tel Aviv and Jaffa without a guide. Below, I have linked a few Tel Aviv walking tours and Old Jaffa walking tours that caught my eye. If you are interested in booking a guided tour, I would appreciate it if you would use one of my links. As an affiliate of Viator, I will receive a small commission if you book using one of my links. This commission is at no additional cost to you.