Jaffa

Old Jaffa Port, Yafo in Hebrew and Yaffo in Arabic, was the ancient port of the city of Jaffa, out of which modern day Tel Aviv has grown. The Old Jaffa Port is reputed to be one of the oldest ports in the world, notably being the port from which Jonah set off in the famous Biblical story of Jonah and the Whale. Today it thrives on tourism with many shops, restaurants, arts galleries and beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea and Tel Aviv. The port is still used largely by local fishermen who continue the centuries old tradition of the area.