Best beaches in Tel Aviv

Best Sandy Beaches

Tel Aviv’s Mediterranean coastline features a continuous stretch of sandy beaches, each with distinct characteristics. The central area includes Gordon and Frishman, known for volleyball courts and proximity to the city center. To the north, Nordau Beach provides gender-segregated swimming for the Orthodox community, while Metzitzim offers calm, shallow waters. Further south, Jaffa’s Givat Aliyah features unique stone architecture, and the Bat Yam shoreline offers sheltered swimming areas protected by stone breakwaters.

Best Sandy Beaches — Map

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Frishman Beach

Frishman Beach is a popular city beach that has all establishments needed - showers, sunbeds, playgrounds.

B

Jerusalem Beach

Also known as Geula beach, it is usually not that crowded here, compared to the surrounding beaches. Great place for families.

C

Banana Beach

Rather relaxed beach for more calm people, accompanied by funky restaurant. Don't expect gastronomic miracle, rather beach experience.

D

Gordon Beach

Located near the marina, this beach features a large saltwater swimming pool and multiple volleyball courts. It is a central hub for outdoor fitness and professional beach sports.

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Charles Clore Beach

Lifeguarded all year round, this beach is a popular surfing spot. This sandy beach is also well-facilitated and features a number of…

F

Bograshov Beach

Safe beach for families with kids: playground, ice cream seller. Also it's a place where British once gunned down a ship with 930 passengers.

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Nordau Beach

A gender-segregated beach catering to the Orthodox Jewish community. Access is restricted to women on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and to men on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Saturdays are open to all.

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Metzitzim beach

Known for its shallow waters and sheltered lagoon created by a breakwater. It includes a playground and is named after a classic 1970s Israeli film filmed on-site.

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Givat Aliyah Beach

The southernmost beach in Jaffa, characterized by its stone arches and limestone cliffs. It offers a quieter atmosphere and is the only beach in the area where horses are sometimes permitted.

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Accadia beach

Located in Herzliya, this wide beach is situated below sandstone cliffs. It features a long boardwalk and is fully accessible with ramps leading directly to the water.

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Tel Baruch Beach

A wide, quiet beach north of the Yarkon River featuring a long pier and extensive green lawns. It is a popular spot for local families and offers ample parking.

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Doogma beach

A sandy stretch in Bat Yam part of the city's continuous coastal strip, offering standard amenities including lifeguard services and public showers.

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Jerusalem Beach

A central beach in Bat Yam situated near the main promenade. It is distinct from the Tel Aviv beach of the same name and is surrounded by numerous cafes.

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Boca beach

A section of the Bat Yam coastline known for its proximity to local eateries and wide sandy areas.

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Sella A beach

Located in Bat Yam, this beach is protected by a concrete breakwater, creating a calm, wave-free lagoon suitable for swimming and families.

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Sela beach

Part of the Bat Yam 'Sela' complex, featuring natural and artificial breakwaters that provide calm waters for swimming.

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Separated Beach

A gender-segregated beach in Bat Yam providing separate swimming days for men and women to accommodate the religious community.

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Tayo Beach

The southernmost beach in Bat Yam, offering a wide sandy area and a more relaxed environment away from the city center.

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Sela beach

A section of the sheltered Sela beach area in Bat Yam, characterized by its calm lagoon and proximity to the coastal promenade.

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A gender-segregated beach in Herzliya designed for the religious community, with specific days allocated for men and women.

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Kalderon

A rocky and sandy stretch in Bat Yam, often used by local fishers and those seeking a less commercialized coastal experience.

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