The Carmel market and the Yemenite Vineyard

If you wish to visit the biggest, most vibrant Tel Aviv marketplace, you should pay a visit to the Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel). In the Carmel market shoppers can find just about anything, and for the cheapest prices in town. These offerings include fresh fruits and vegetables, spices, fresh bread, fish, poultry and so on. In addition, the Carmel market has a clothing section, in the Eastern part next to Allenby Street, where you can find a bargain or two.

In many ways, the Carmel market keeps some of the old spirit of Tel Aviv alive, and it is surely a nice site for tourists and locals alike, not to mention a must-see spot for market lovers. The busiest days are is Thursdays and Fridays, when locals do their shopping for the weekend, so it tends to be more crowded. Then again, this lively atmosphere is what markets are all about.

If you have reached the Carmel Market area, be sure not to miss one of the most charming neighborhoods in Tel Aviv, which is just off the Market - the Yemenite Vineyard (Kerem Hateymanim). This lovely quarter was originally formed in the beginning of the 20th century by Yeminite Jewish immigrants, and was renovated by the municipality some 15 years ago to make sure walking through its narrow alleys and small houses will remain as inspiring as it was when the first Yemenite Jewish immigrants first arrived. When visiting there, it is mostly recommended to make a stop and have dinner in one of the small family restaurants, which serve traditional Yemenite cuisine, spiced with Hawhyedge, a typical spice of the Yemenite kitchen. The Yemenite Jewish Vineyard is very close to the beach, so it can be a nice stop on your way there or back.

The Carmel market and the Yemenite Jewish vineyard are both within a walking distance from Adiv hotel Tel Aviv. It is also possible to reach the area if you leave Adiv hotel Tel Aviv by public transportation and get off on Allenby Street.