Ashdod Travelers guide

Ashdod | Must see 68 Ashdod Beaches The broadest and most beautiful shoreline in Israel, the golden beaches that are rated the cleanest beaches in the county year after year, the high level of services and abundance of beach facilities, handicapped accessibility, and the events and activities offered, all made this coastal city especially attractive to tourists from both Israel and from abroad. Along about six kilometers of an especially wide beach (about 400 meters) there are seven regulated beaches, among them Gandhi Beach - the famous Hakshatot Beach (Arches) - and a separate beach for religious people (see the routes "Along the Sea: Nostalgia and the Aroma of Spices Among the City's First Houses" and "Follow the Sun: From the Ancient Fort to the Southern Beach"). Storage lockers are available for bathers to store their belongings at Ashdod's declared beaches. There is a nominal one-time fee for the service. The Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture The only museum in the world dedicated to the history of the Philistines is situated in Quarter Dalet (4), and offers a fascinating journey into Philistine-era of Ashdod. In the museum there is a permanent interactive exhibit called "The World of the Philistines", which tells the story of the region from biblical times till nowadays through interesting archaeological items and experiential displays, next to interchanging art exhibits by various artists (See the route "Heart of the City" : Between Cultural Assets and Urban Nature") The Maccabi Health Care Center parking lot / Hashayatim The "Afikim" No. 4 bus line The Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture There are many parking lots along the beaches where parking is free of charge. Ashdod Beaches TIP