Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel)
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Sandwiched between Allenby Street to the north and HaKovshim Park to the south, the buzzing Carmel Market is the largest open-air marketplace in the city. Here, crowds converge on stalls that sell everything from colorful spices to knock-off sunglasses. This is a great place to stop for picnic supplies before heading to the beach.
Within a few minutes of exploration, you'll be engulfed by the hustle and bustle of Carmel. Various vendors try to serenade you with songs of pricing and claims about their merchandise. Previous visitors say that shopping here can be a bit of a stimulation overload, but the experience is definitely a net positive.
The Carmel Market sits just north of Nahalat Binyamin and is open Sunday to Thursday from 8 a.m. until sundown and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can reach the museum by bus Nos. 4, 18, 24, 25, 61, 82 and 204. You don't have to pay to peruse, but you should carry some shekels on you in case you're hit with the urge to shop. For more information, visit the Israeli Tourism Board website.
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Previous guests praised the Tayelet as one of the best places in Tel Aviv to relax and enjoy the sunshine. The coffee shops and restaurants that dot the boardwalk also received rave reviews. Visitors also insisted on renting a bike to see as much of the coastline as possible. There are several Tel-O-Fun stations along the promenade.
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