Last year, the
Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality put
a lot of work into lengthening and expanding one of the most fun and iconic stretches of Tel Aviv- the boardwalk. The work they did extended the boardwalk southward past the newly renovated Yafo Port down to Bat Yam and northward past the Tel Aviv Port up to Hertzliya.
This extension not only creates a unifying force between the north and south of Tel Aviv-Yafo, but it also looks fantastic and is surprisingly practical.
The new extended stretches of boardwalk feature green, landscaped grass,
wood-laid bridges and walkways and beautiful views of the city. Most importantly, they have constructed
well marked bicycle lanes, and opened up spaces which were previously closed off to the public such as the Tel Aviv Marina by the Gordon Beach.
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| Yotam and I bike along the boardwalk: view from the boardwalk bridge just north of the Tel Aviv Port |
So, if you are looking for something to do during a free morning, evening or afternoon in Tel Aviv, take your bike out and ride from Bat Yam or Yaffo all the way up to Hertzliya. Bring your bathing suit and take a dip in the water on one of Hertzliya's beautiful beaches. Dry off in the sun, and then head back home for a cool relaxing shower.
There is still
more work planned for the Tel Aviv boardwalk, but plans have
yet to be solidified. And until the next wave of construction is underway, I really think the most recent modifications have been significant and more than welcome.
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| View of the Port from the Bridge |
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| Herzliya at Sunset |
