Ashdod Travelers guide

Ashdod | Good to know 14 Ashdod is • The fifth largest city in Israel, and one of the oldest in the region • A multicultural mix: The only place in the world where there are immigrants from 99 different countries • The main port of entry for goods from abroad and the second largest port city in the country • The home of "The Great Dune"- almost the last remnant from the sands of the coastal plain • Israel's leader in environmental education and a national model in the field of green transportation • One of the most planned cities in Israel, in which there is total segregation between residential and industrial areas • A rising star in the culinary arena, offering a rich and varied repertoire of restaurants and coffee shops • A surprising and renewing metropolis that has undergone accelerated development in recent years • A paradise for sea lovers, offering pristine, spectacularly beautiful beaches and a variety of marine activities • A national and international chess superpower, with impressive achievements in both adult and youth categories