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Visiting Tel Aviv beaches and promenade
The tayelet promenade follows the shore from Jaffa to the Port, past a chain of free public beaches with lifeguards, sunshades and beach cafés.
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Quick answer
Tel Aviv beaches and promenade is a beach in Beachfront and HaYarkon Street, Tel Aviv. Allow half a day; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Beach
- Area
- Beachfront and HaYarkon Street
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, kids, outdoors and couples
- Best months
- April–June
About Tel Aviv beaches and promenade
The tayelet promenade follows the shore from Jaffa to the Port, past a chain of free public beaches with lifeguards, sunshades and beach cafés. Locals play matkot paddle ball on the sand and swim at sunset; each beach has its own crowd, from families at Metzitzim to surfers at Hilton.
Tip: Swim only at lifeguarded beaches when the white flag is up; red means dangerous and black means swimming is forbidden.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Beachfront and HaYarkon Street, high-rise hotels facing the sea between Gordon Beach and Hilton Beach.
Best time to visit Tel Aviv beaches and promenade
Tel Aviv beaches and promenade is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- May: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, busy crowds.
- June: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- April: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Tel Aviv has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tel Aviv itinerary visits Tel Aviv beaches and promenade on day 2, together with Carmel Market, White City Bauhaus architecture and Tel Aviv Port.
- No. 3 of the 19 sights in our Tel Aviv things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Tel Aviv.
- A family favourite in Tel Aviv with kids.
If you like Tel Aviv beaches and promenade
- Old Jaffa — Jaffa, 2–3 hours
- Rothschild Boulevard — Rothschild and the city centre, 1 hour
- Neve Tzedek — Neve Tzedek, 1–2 hours
- HaTachana — Neve Tzedek, 1 hour
Staying near Tel Aviv beaches and promenade
Stay in Beachfront and HaYarkon Street ($$$$) to walk here: high-rise hotels facing the sea between Gordon Beach and Hilton Beach. All areas to stay in Tel Aviv.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Tel Aviv beaches and promenade?
Plan half a day.
+Is Tel Aviv beaches and promenade free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Tel Aviv beaches and promenade?
April–June for the most comfortable weather. Swim only at lifeguarded beaches when the white flag is up; red means dangerous and black means swimming is forbidden.
+Do I need to book Tel Aviv beaches and promenade in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Tel Aviv beaches and promenade good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv is easy with children: lifeguarded beaches, the wide promenade for scooters, Yarkon Park's lakes and playgrounds, and plenty of child-friendly restaurants.