Jaffa, Israel (Part 3) – A Timeless Mediterranean Gem

🏡 A Postcard-Perfect Old Town Jaffa is a charming, honey-hued stone city with cobblestone alleys and an exotic atmosphere. One of the oldest continuously inhabited ports (since the Bronze Age), it’s famously linked to the biblical story of Jonah and the whale—marked today by a whimsical whale fountain. 🛍️ Markets & Culture 🐟 Flea Market (Pic 7): A maze of stalls selling vintage clothes, handmade crafts, and "antiques" (buyer beware!). Connects to the Greek Market, where arched colonnades and Ottoman-era buildings house: Arabic cafés serving Turkish coffee (unfiltered, with fortune-telling traditions). Hookah lounges (the sweet-smelling smoke is better than the harsh draw!). 🏛️ Narrow Stone Alleys (Pic 8): Claustrophobic but photogenic—stone houses press close, their heavy doors hiding dim interiors (Pic 17). A short walk leads to the Mediterranean shore, lined with cafés and gelato spots (Pic 4). Sunset here is magic. 🌊 Beyond the Old Town Eastward, Jaffa blends into modern Tel Aviv (Pics 11-12), with sleek villas and quiet residential lanes. #Israel #Jaffa #MediterraneanVibes #StreetPhotography