7. Down by the Sea: Jaffa’s Harbor
Jaffa’s harbor has been a place of importance from the 2nd millennium BC onwards and was once a major port for trading merchant vessels.
Today, it is a sleepy place for pleasure boats and little fishing vessels only. It’s a good place to come for photos, particularly in the early evening, when the light is at its softest.
Around the harbor are rocky cliffs, where according to Greek legend, Andromeda – the daughter of the mythical founder of the town – was chained until her release by Perseus.
8. Old Jaffa Visitor Center
A visitor center and archaeological site in one, the Old Jaffa Visitor Center has set up shop in an ancient chamber off the main square, where you can find information on tourist attractions and things to do in town, browse Greco-Roman ruins, and take a look at the small museum, all at the same time.
There’s also a worthwhile audio visual presentation here on Jaffa’s long history, which gives an overall picture of the town and the major events that have shaped it across the centuries.
