Ashdod Travelers guide

Ashdod | Must see 66 The Blue Marina When constructed in-1994, Israel's third largest marina was considered to be one of the most impressive real estate projects in the country. At the location where sailors from all over the world docked for thousands of years, there is now a modern yacht anchorage, which offers 550 spacious docking berths, and is part of a unique tourism and leisure complex. Unlike other marinas in the country, in the Blue Marina compound one can roam freely (See the route "Heart of the City : Between Cultural Assets and Urban Nature"). The Marina parking lot "Afikim" bus lines 5, 14, 66 The Blue Marina Lachish Park Ashdod (LPA) The spectacular park, constructed in 1996 on the southern bank of the restored Lachish stream, covers an area of about 650 dunams (162.5 acres), part of which was left wild and completely natural. The cultivated part of the park includes shaded seating areas, green lawns, a bird watching area, and a promenade named "Chai Lachish" next to which there is a miniature safari that contains Ibexes, Zebras, Oryx, Fallow-deers and Deers, among other animals. Within the park, in the eastern part of the promenade, there is an "Extreme Park", which offers a variety of extreme activities for the entire family (See the route "Sea, Nature and Extreme : A Route for Families with Children"). The SEGS company offers fun guided Segway tours along the Lachish stream and Ashdod's beautiful beachfront. Tours last for one-two hours (depending on tour type) and are suitable for participants aged 16 and up. For details and reservations: Tel 03-955-0405 The Lachish Park parking lot "Afikim" bus lines 2, 2A, and 3 Lachish Park Ashdod (LPA) TIP