Location: Ashkelon
Top Things to do in Ashkelon
Top Restaurants in Ashkelon
What to do and see in Ashkelon, Southern District: The Best Things to do
Ashkelon (/ˈæʃkəlɒn/; also spelled Ashqelon and Ascalon /ˈæskəlɒn/; Hebrew: אַשְׁקְלוֹן [aʃkelon]; Arabic: عَسْقَلَان ʿAsqalān) is a coastal city in the Southern District of Israel on the Mediterranean coast, 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of Tel Aviv, and 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of the border with the Gaza Strip. The ancient seaport of Ashkelon dates back to the Neolithic Age. In the course of its history, it has been ruled by the Ancient Egyptians, the Canaanites, the Philistines, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Greeks, the Phoenicians, the Hasmoneans, the Romans, the Persians, the Arabs and the Crusaders, until it was destroyed by the Mamluks in 1270.
Restaurants in Ashkelon
1. From Holocaust to Revival Museum
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
The "From Holocaust to Revival " Museum The museum was designed by architect Arie Sharon in 1968. It is located next to the cemetery where the 26 fallen of the War of 1948 are buried. The three storied museum has an unusual shape of trapezoids and is made of reinforced concrete. It is a memorial to the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, the ghetto fighters and partisans
2. Escape Zone
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Take the challenge - find clues , solve the puzzles , thinking outside the box and work team and maybe even you you will escape ! groups of two to six players, During which the disposal of participants is about 60 minutes to escape from a locked bedroom. *We have two escape room in Ashkelon ,the chemist & Wondrezone *The entrance to the rooms from age 10-70 And of course the room is completely universal , there is no need to know the local language.
3. Israel with Ben
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
my name is Ben. I live in a Kibbutz bordering with Gaza. I'm a licensed tour guide by the ministry of tourism, now doing my masters in Israel studies in BIU. I guide small & private tours including pick-up all around Israel. I also guide big groups from families to seniors
4. Ashkelon national park
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4.5 based on 181 reviews
Yarkon National Park includes two sites: The Source of the Yarkon River and Afek, that together form the green, serene lung in the heart of the most highly populated area in Israel. The beautiful, tranquil park has a wading pool, a magical lake and ancient fortress that dominates the area. The National Park offers a recreational compound and playgrounds, sport grounds, a family fitness trail, various walking trails, a campground and a picnic area (bonfires are permitted).
Reviewed By 338shaia
In the middle of Ashkelon you will found history on history. Old harbur city,Water wells and much more. The archeological digs continue to revel layrs on layers of the local history. By car by foot or bicycle ???? you will find alot of Lanes to explore. In the holidays there are Educational activities for the environment, wildlife and vegetation of the area.
5. Escape Room Atlantis
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
6. Ashkelon Marina
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4.0 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By sella-yoram - Ashkelon, Israel
Restaurants, cafes, pubs, ice cream parlors, playgrounds, seas, beaches, water sports, boats, air and sun. All along the marina and a 2 km promenade. The hike is located on the beach and along the coastal cliff of Ashkelon and close to Ashkelon Park. The place is suitable for all ages and allows families, couples, and adults to enjoy any of the many offerings on the premises. All the natural products are free, and they are many and beautiful and all the rest at beautiful prices for every soul. come and enjoy.
7. Nitsanim Dunes Nature Reserve
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
The reserve conserves the natural world of shifting sand dunes, semi-stabilized dunes, hollows containing remnants of old orchards, coastal limestone ridges and beaches.
8. Tomb of Sheikh
9. Bang Range
10. Ashkelon Tours
Ashkelon Toursis a family-owned business, where the traveler is the most important part of the trip. We take great pride in working closely with our customers in a family-type, warm atmosphere, which enables us to build close & personal, long-term relationship with travelers, tour leaders and travel agencies.
