Now you don't have to imagine the Tel Aviv map on top of the Jaffa map, here it is. Now you have to imagine the Jaffa map attached to the bottom of this one.
the blue pen circle at the bottom / southern part of this Tel Aviv map is around the David Intercontinental hotel, which means the restaurant Manta Ray is just below it.
It's all coming together for you, isn't it?
obviously this map of Jaffa isn't perfectly clear, but it is clear enough to get a sense of what you're walking/driving into. Tel Aviv is north of Jaffa (imagine a map on top of this one).
free Jaffa maps are available all over Tel Aviv (hotels, car rental agencies, tourist agencies, shops, etc).
Daphna, a wonderful employee in our hotel, sent us to a wine and cheese shop in Jaffa. It’s Hinawi on Goldman Street (pictured right), which is the main drag into Jaffa from Tel Aviv. Across the street from Hinawi is a lovely home store (pictured left).
Brunch at Jaffa’s Puah Café was a happy accident for us. Like idiots, we chose Saturday to visit Jaffa (idiots because almost nothing is open, including the flea market).
I’d already expended CSJ’s walking tolerance when I pushed him to explore the empty stalls of the market instead of grabbing a bread product from Abulafia, the famed bakery. I think CSJ sticks with me because things usually work out for me.
Case in point: turning a corner off an empty street we spotted the colorful outdoor seating and awnings of Puah Café. There was a bit of a line. “Looks popular,” I said. Translation: people in line who don’t appear to be tourists signify something good to me.
“Okay,” CSJ said.
“You sure?”
“Just go in.”
We sat at the bar, the only seats available in the house. The bartender made a perfectly balanced cappuccino for me. We also got lemonada with mint. CSJ ordered a salad because I promised we’d hit Abulafia on our way out of town. French toast for me because it said something about cucumbers and cheese. Unfortunately there was some sort of mess up in the kitchen; I believe our order was lost. CSJ got antsy. The restaurant cleared out. When our food finally arrived it was quite good. Unfortunately I received the wrong French Toast. I think you’re now wondering how this accident was happy. I’ll tell you: I’d definitely go back. Great vibe in there – I have to call it urban hippie (mellow+green+street smart+slightly grungy). I’d liked it. You’ll like it.
Puah Café
3 Yochanan Street
Jaffa
T: 03-682-3821
Abulafia
7 Yefet Street
Jaffa
T: 03-683-4958
Kayaking / Boating from the Port of Jaffa.
Here’s a fun way to experience the Port of Jaffa – once considered incredible dangerous. Think olden shipping times. In those days “to go to Jaffa” was an expression used to suggest entering a situation from which you might not return. Disembarking, apparently, was a significant struggle. Today, however, you’ll find kids in sailing school and numerous kayakers and recreational boaters.
Has anyone been a customer of Kayak4All (pictured)? I'd love to hear about your experience. Thanks.
The 16-minute Jaffa movie in the underground Visitors Center is quite enjoyable. It’s part history and part sales pitch. The best part of the movie, though, is the fact that the small screen is across some of the ‘antiquities’ so you can look at the dummy-people while watching. 8-NIS each to enter and watch and learn.
