bargain of a time in israel’s market
Israel’s market scene is bustling to the brim so here’s the lowdown on which markets you should be making your way to when you’re next out.
The Mahneh Yehuda is Jerusalem’s famous open-air market that sells anything and everything under the sun: from fresh fruits and baklava, to menorahs and traditional barber shops.
Off Tel Aviv’s beach [...]
The Mahneh Yehuda is Jerusalem’s famous open-air market that sells anything and everything under the sun: from fresh fruits and baklava, to menorahs and traditional barber shops.
Off Tel Aviv’s beach [...]
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09/03/10
by mcphee
Israel’s market scene is bustling to the brim so here’s the lowdown on which markets you should be making your way to when you’re next out.
The Mahneh Yehuda is Jerusalem’s famous open-air market that sells anything and everything under the sun: from fresh fruits and baklava, to menorahs and traditional barber shops.
fruit being sold in shuk ha’carmel
Off Tel Aviv’s beach promenade, wander off into Shuk Ha’Carmel after rolling in the sun. Start of your market adventure with a helping of delicious Turkish Burekas, what us Brits would call a samosa, where you can have you choice of filling from cheese to mince meat to vegetarian. Having whet your appetite, you’re set for the afternoon haggling for the all important souvenirs. If you’re looking for more excitement, head across the city to Nahalat Binyamin Market where you’ll not only find hand made Israeli arts and crafts but a street performers galore, from musicians to jugglers.
Further afield from Tel Aviv city centre is the Netanya Market. This is the perfect market for serious food lovers out there: walking through will be a feast for your eyes and belly and you’ll be smelling the most exotic aromas. You’ll pass spice stores influenced by Libyan and Tunisian immigrants, black bread from the Russian immigrants and even influences of the French with boulangeries and charcuteries.
the famous druze pita bread being sold at the market
And finally, a must-visit one in our books is the Daliat El-Carmel Market located within the Druze Village high up on the slopes of Mount Carmel. Here you’ll find hand made intricate craftwork from rugs to rucksacks that are bright and adorned with jewels. And don’t forget to tuck into some delicious Druze dishes including the famous Druze pita bread.
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