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Tel Aviv Beach #1

As early as spring, people start flocking to the beaches of Israel and the peak of course is during the summer months of July and August. During this time, almost all beaches are congested and what a sight!!! Children playing in the sand and water (some are naked), families making barbecue and even pitching tents, adults playing ball and other sports while most either lounge on the sand or hang out at the restaurants on the beach areas.

There are 10 beaches along the coast of Tel Aviv. We go to the closest one which is only around 20 minutes from where we live and which is the first to be featured here.

The sand is light gray and powdery..somewhat similar to Boracay (no kidding!). Restaurants line up the shore and you can even bury your feet while having your meal or drinks. There are shaded areas to lay out the beach towels or mats while some even have available plastic lounging chairs.

The shower rooms are well kept while water faucets outside are in the numbers to accommodate most of the people who opt not to pass by the rest rooms. There are gardens with wide expanse of green for children to play and families to hold their picnics as well. Flowers of various colors and look abound the gardens. The walkway above the beach serve also as a park and benches with shades and lamp posts line up the way as it is a good spot to see the sun rise and set.

It is beautiful to see birthdays being celebrated there with tables set-up with sumptuous barbecue, steaks, pizzas and salads, balloons lining up the area specially if its a child celebrating while some even set-up giant screens!

The way to the beach is very convenient for strollers. While the parking areas are wide enough to accommodate the hundreds of cars coming by in a day.

Everytime we go to the beach, our kids act like its their first time. Even if they are sleeping on the way, they jump once they see the waters! We always have fun playing with them and the best part is seeing the sunset..almost everyone stands still to see the sun being taken away by darkness.

It even became more dramatic when, during our recent trip, a fisherman came into the waters just as the sun was setting...