Carmel Market

Carmel Market is Tel Aviv's largest and most central market — a long, buzzing corridor of stalls that runs from Magen David Square toward the sea. Everything is sold here: fresh fruit and vegetables, spices, cheeses, nuts, sweets, clothing, and of course street food that draws a queue.

When to go

The market is most fun in the morning, when the stalls are full and the energy is high. Toward the weekend it gets especially lively. Tucked between the lanes are also small bars and eateries worth discovering. Comfortable shoes, a little cash, and an appetite — that is all you need.