Jaffa Port

Jaffa Port (Hebrew: נמל יפו‎, Nemal Yafo) is an ancient port on the Mediterranean Sea, located in Old Jaffa, Israel. It serves as a fishing harbor, a yacht harbor, and as a tourism destination. It offers a variety of culture and food options, including restaurants where fresh fish and seafood is served.

History

Jaffa port is mentioned in various ancient works, including the Hebrew Bible, such as the book of Jonah, and the works of Josephus describing Jewish history and the First Jewish Revolt against Rome. For over 7,000 years it has been actively used, predating Muslims, Christians, Jews, and even Egyptians.[] Still functional as a small fishing port, the port is currently a recreational zone featuring restaurants and cafés. A lighthouse, Jaffa Light, is located above the port.

In 1917, during World War I, British troops under General Allenby defeated the Ottomans and took Jaffa, which became part of the British-administered Palestine Mandate (1922–1948).[] In 1947 and 1948 there was sharp fighting between Jaffa, which was largely inhabited by Arabs, and the adjoining Jewish city of Tel Aviv. On 13 May 1948 (a day before the proclamation of the State of Israel), the Arab forces in Jaffa were defeated after long fighting with the Zionist underground Haganah and Irgun Zva'i Leumi forces. On 24 April 1950, the Jewish city of Tel Aviv and the Arab city of Jaffa were unified, and the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality was established.

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James
5 March 2014
cool hipster scene, def visit haj kalil or dr shakshuka! bring a camera for great views of the tel aviv coastline
Ozgur Karakus
12 May 2017
It is a very nice place but it is also a pity that they don't renovate the Ottomans Customs building. Nice view nice houses from Ottoman Time
EL AL USA
1 July 2013
Check out the old fishing harbor, art galleries, delicious fish restaurants, but most importantly… don’t forget to try a famous Jaffa Orange!
Laura LEV
2 August 2017
En contrebas de la vieille ville, le port de Jaffa est rempli de charme avec ses bateaux de pêche et l'atmosphère marine qui les accompagne.
Денис Яковлев
4 September 2014
В этом порту можно найти всё што угодна ! От кафе ресторанов до прекрасных улочек,старого города яффа.:-)
Marina Azaria
27 December 2014
Крутое место. Сразу ощущаешь буд-то попал в старину. Множество магазинов, ресторанчиков,баров и выставок,а так же тут гавань
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