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No. 7140 · Israel · Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia

Ashdod

31.80°N 34.65°E · 24 m

Chart 7140 Atlas coordinate chart

Overview

Ashdod is a planned, modern city with surprising natural diversity where yellow sand dunes meet green lowland and blue Mediterranean. The city is known for its diverse Jewish population representing waves of immigration from the former Soviet Union, Morocco, Georgia, Ethiopia, France, and Argentina.

Beach · Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature

Before you go

Accommodation

Hotels near the beach cost 250-300 ILS per day for one person.

Food

Beach area restaurants offer snacks from 15 ILS and full meals for 40-100 ILS.

Transport

Local transport includes bus, taxi ("moneet"), and minibus ("moneet sherut"). Trains run every 30 minutes to Tel Aviv.