Bat Yam (Israel) is a resort city in the central part of the country, in the suburbs of Tel Aviv (only 5 km away). In the neighborhood is an ancient landmark-the city of Jaffa. Bat Yam is credited with the status of the most comfortable and beautiful Israeli resort. The city attracts with its clean sandy beaches, excellent tourist infrastructure, a large selection of hotels, apartments and hostels. In short, Bat Yam is a wonderful place for a leisurely, rich travel experience.
Where Bat Yam is located in Israel. Interesting facts
The city of Bat Yam is located on the Mediterranean coast, south of Jaffa. The resort town is part of Tel Aviv, bordering Holon. The overwhelming majority of the local population comes from the former republics of the Soviet Union and CIS countries.
A few historical facts
The first name of the settlement recorded in historical documents is Bait va-Gan, which means house and garden. The official date of creation of Bat Yam is 1926, its founders are merchants from Jaffa. However, after some time they were forced to leave the city due to military riots organized by the Arabs.
Interesting fact! The largest population growth was recorded in the 30s of the last century, when residents of Nazi Germany moved to Israel en masse.
The current name-Bat Yam (translated as “daughter of the sea”) — was given to the settlement in 1936, but several years later it was seriously damaged as a result of the military operations for independence and was cut off from the European community for a long time.
In the middle of the 20th century, many migrants from Africa and Romania came to the resort of Bat Yam. The official status of the city was assigned to the Israeli resort in 1958.
Bat-Yam Features
First of all, Bat Yam is a great place to shop. There are many shops, luxury boutiques, and shopping centers here. There is a large selection of clothing and shoes, famous Israeli cosmetics, costume jewelry and jewelry, carpets, sweets and souvenirs. By the way, prices for goods are slightly lower than in Tel Aviv.
Another feature of the resort city is that it is perfect for a leisurely, measured holiday with the whole family. Many hotels offer excellent conditions for staying with children of different ages. If necessary, even a cot for the baby is provided.
Given the geographical location of the city – on the coast-almost all hotels are built right on the beach. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, safes, modern shower cubicles and TVs, telephone, free Internet. Spas, massage parlors, swimming pools, and gyms invite you to improve your health and complete a course of beauty treatments.
Important! Don’t like public transport? Hotels offer a service-car rental.
The city Park is a favorite place for locals and resort guests to relax. The park area is a green, picturesque oasis in Israel, where people come to take a walk in the evening.
Notable places in Bat Yam:
- Bet-Rybak Museum;
- Sh. Asha House-Museum;
- Ben-Ari Museum.
For parents with children, the city has a leisure center, several swimming pools, a relaxation area, water slides and other attractions, and lawn tennis courts. An artificial ice rink is also available in Bat Yam all year round.
Useful to know! Bat Yam has a convenient geographical location — from here you can go to any attractions in Israel.
Bat Yam Beaches
The length of the Bat Yama beach area in Israel is about three kilometers, there are several beaches on this territory, the best:
- Hasela Beach;
- Kamenny;
- Jerusalem.
The beach areas are separate, well-equipped, equipped with showers, changing rooms.
Useful to know! Kamenny has a breakwater, which makes it the safest place to swim with your family.
The beaches of Bat Yam can be described as follows-in harmony with nature and in an exemplary order. Local architects sought to win the geographical location of the city, combining natural features with architectural style. It is not surprising that Bat Yam is considered the standard of a resort town and attracts a large number of tourists.
Photo: Bat Yam, Israel.
Central Beach
Thanks to the breakwater, the beach is the most peaceful. There are waves, of course, but they are extremely rare. That is why the elderly and families with small children come here. The water level in the sea is chest-high for an adult.
Several features:
- the beach is quite large, but the right side is cleaner because the current direction is from right to left;
- locals like to spend time by the sea with the whole family, so the beach can be quite dirty, but it is quickly cleaned up;
- the beach is sandy, on the shore there are sun beds and umbrellas, awnings, showers and toilets, cafes, rescuers work;
- sun lounger and umbrella rental — NIS 18, high chair, umbrella and table rental — NIS 12;
- prices on the right bank are more expensive, as it is cleaner here;
- depending on the time of year, there are quite large jellyfish near the coast, be careful — they burn;
- parking is paid — a place on weekdays 30 shekels, on weekends – 40 shekels.
Important! On the beach, be sure to focus on the flag. The white flag means that you can swim, the red flag means strong waves, and the black flag means that you can’t swim.
Stone Beach
The beach belongs to the elite and most comfortable. There are always a lot of tourists and locals here. Next to the beach is the city boardwalk, it is on the Stone one that the best cafes and restaurants in Bat Yam are located. Creative and cultural events are regularly held here. You can drive up to the beach from Jerusalem or Atzmaut streets.
Another well — maintained beach is the Jerusalem one, and you can also visit a separate beach where people who live according to religious rules come.
Bat Yam Embankment
The embankment is the pride of Bat Yam, where you can relax in the shade of trees, sit on benches, eat in cafes. From any part of the embankment, you can see the sandy spit, along which hotels and hostels are built. The main street of the city is adjacent to another attraction — Bat Yama Park, whose alleys give a saving coolness on hot days. In the warm season, the embankment becomes a large concert venue for festivals and performances of theater companies.
What to do for tourists in Bat Yam:
- meet the dawn on the city’s waterfront with a cup of coffee, for this purpose, wooden bar counters with chairs are installed along the entire street;
- dance with the locals to rousing tunes;
- attend a street circus performance with your child.
Interesting fact! According to Forbes magazine, the city is a leader in many areas — education, ecology. Bat-Yam owes its achievements to a special municipal program, according to which responsibility for the cleanliness and well-being of the city is assigned to all its residents.
Bat Yam Holidays
The main direction that is being developed by the city authorities is tourism. In accordance with the chosen course, it was decided to provide tourists and guests of Bat Yam with comfortable accommodation with a full range of necessary services and at affordable prices. These criteria are crucial for the construction of hotels and hostels.
Important! In any hotel, even the most fashionable, there are budget rooms.
Almost all apartments have a kitchen area equipped with everything necessary for cooking. The rooms are air-conditioned — not a luxury, but a necessity given Israel’s hot climate. Equipped with shower cubicles, telephone, TV, safe deposit box is provided for storing valuables.
Comfortable conditions have been created for recreation with children, so that parents do not deal with organizational issues, but immerse themselves in the atmosphere of relaxation as much as possible. If necessary, the apartment will provide a baby cot with a mattress, you can use the services of a professional nanny, there are children’s playrooms.
Important! The cost of staying in Bat Yam hotels is approximately 5% -30% lower than in Tel Aviv. That is why many travelers prefer to stay in Bat Yam, and on an excursion to Tel Aviv to get a rented car or buses-the road takes about 30 minutes.
A few recommendations for tourists:
- for beach relaxation, the optimal time is from the second half of spring to the beginning of autumn;
- hotel rates are significantly reduced during the winter months;
- if you want to save money on accommodation, book a room without breakfast — as a rule, breakfast in hotels is of the same type, at unreasonably high prices, and you can eat several times cheaper in the city.
Important! In Bat Yam, as in other resort cities in Israel, there are cheap hostels. Prices here are quite affordable, while the living conditions are not inferior to 2-star hotel rooms. The obvious advantage of hostels, in addition to affordable housing — is the location right on the beach.
If we talk about prices for housing in apartments and hotels, in the first case, the minimum price is$ 47, and in the second-you will have to pay about$100.
You won’t have any problems finding a cafe or restaurant in Bat Yam, Israel. Most of the establishments are located on the embankment. The cost of a check in an inexpensive cafe varies from$ 14 to$25. Lunch in a middle-class restaurant for two will cost from $ 47 to $ 69.
Important! If you plan to cook your own food, buy products at the markets — here prices are lower than in stores.
Climatic conditions, when it is better to go
The entire area of Bat Yam has a typical Mediterranean climate. This means that from November to March there are heavy and prolonged rains, and the summer is hot, dry and sunny.
The coldest month is January, when the thermometer drops to +14°C. But in the hottest month — August-the air is heated to +30°C. The sea temperature varies from +17°C (January) to +28°C (summer) throughout the year.
Tourists who are lucky enough to visit Bat Yam in different seasons note that the city is beautiful in any season. Summer is the best time for beach relaxation, and in winter you can visit the sights of Israel and even swim in the Dead Sea. But the best months to travel are autumn and spring.
How to get from Ben Gurion Airport to Bat Yam
There are several ways to cover the distance from Tel Aviv to Bat Yam in Israel. Of course, the most comfortable, but at the same time the most expensive — taxi. There are also train and bus connections.
Train
The train station is located directly in the airport building. You need to get to Haganah station (Tel Aviv) and change trains to Bat Yam.
Important! There is no direct rail connection between Tel Aviv and Bat Yam.
The trip takes about 60 minutes, and the total cost is NIS 15, or about$4.
In general, the route is quite comfortable, but it has a significant drawback — in Bat Yam, the train will not take you to the hotel, so in the city you will have to take a taxi (about$ 15) or wait for the bus ($2).
Taxi
As for a taxi, there are two ways:
- order a car on a special website, you can do this in advance or directly at the airport (Ben Gurion has free Wi-fi, so there will be no problems with ordering a taxi), the cost of the trip is about$60;
- take a taxi on arrival in Tel Aviv, in this case it is important to immediately agree with the driver the cost of the trip.
Bus
Dan Buses No. 18 run from Tel Aviv to Bat Yam. Departure from the King George/Zamenhoff bus stop. The duration of the route is about 25 minutes (distance 7 km), the cost of tickets is from$ 1 to $ 3. In Bat Yam, buses arrive at the Ha’ATSMA’ut Blvd/Rothschild stop.
Bat Yam (Israel) has a certain flavor, and comfortable beaches and an atmosphere of slowness and relaxation add to this city’s special appeal.
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