Ashdod

Ashdod, Israels fifth-largest city and main port, sits on the Mediterranean coast 20 miles south of Tel Aviv. Ashdods population represents a mosaic of Israel: namely Jewish immigrants from Morocco, Egypt, Romania, Georgia, Former Soviet Union, Ethiopia, France, and Argentina. The city boasts a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. A vibrant beach city, Ashdod is home to a variety of cultural attractions, including a free zoo, art museums, MonArt performing arts center, the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra and more. Ashdod also has multiple shopping centers with supermarkets, fresh fruit, vegetable and fish markets, banks, money exchange depots, pharmacies, eateries, and doctors just around the corner. Down at the pier, there are restaurants, bars, lounges and clubs to frequent on weekends and evenings. There is even a bike shop in Ashdod where you can buy a bike and sell it back at the end of the year. Ashdod also has a great bus system operating within the city, as well as intercity transport offering easy access to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.