Ashdod

Worth seeing in and around Ashdod

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Museum of Philistine Culture

   The Museum of Philistine Culture is an archaeological museum in Ashdod. The museum is dedicated to the culture of the Philistines, the ancient people who inhabited the maritime part of Israel from the XII century BC. It is the only museum in the world completely dedicated to the Philistine people.

   800 m · museum in Israel · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Yud-Alef Stadium

   The Yud-Alef Stadium is a football stadium in Ashdod, Israel, that was built for local football sides Maccabi Ashdod, Beitar Ashdod and Hapoel Ashdod.

   1.2 km · Football stadium in Ashdod · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Givat Washington

   Givat Washington, also known as Beit Raban is a religious youth village in central Israel. Located near Kvutzat Yavne, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hevel Yavne Regional Council.

   7.7 km · youth village and an academic college in Israel · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Isdud

   Isdud was a Palestinian village in the region of Tel Ashdod that was depopulated in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Khalidi says it may have had historic links to Azdud, a postal stop between al-Ramla and Gaza, and the ancient city of Ashdod.

   5.3 km · ancient Levantine metropolis site and depopulated Arab village in present-day Israel · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Ad Halom Bridge

   Jisr Isdud or Isdud Bridge, also known as the Ad Halom Bridge, was a 13th century Mamluk bridge built over the Lakhish River. It is located approximately 1.5 km north of the Ad Halom junction.

   2.7 km · bridge in Ashdod, Israel · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Minat al-Qal'a

   Minat al-Qal'a is a medieval coastal fort protecting the port known as Ashdod-Yam, which was historically separate from Ashdod proper but whose archaeological remains are today located on the southern beach of the sprawling modern city of Ashdod.

   3.4 km · castle ruin in Ashdod, Israel · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Ashdod Light

   Ashdod Light, is a lighthouse in Ashdod, Israel. It is located in Yona Hill, a 53 metres above sea level hill at the northern part Ashdod, just south of the Port of Ashdod.

   1.6 km · lighthouse in Israel · Wikipedia
8. 08
   HaKiriya Arena

   The HaKirya Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Ashdod, Israel. The arena opened in 2000 and is home for the Maccabi Ashdod and Maccabi Bnot Ashdod basketball clubs.

   1.2 km · sports arena in Ashdod, Israel · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Ad Halom

   Ad Halom is a site at the eastern entrance to the city of Ashdod, Israel, where three bridges cross the Lakhish River.

   2.7 km · Historical site in Ashdod, Israel · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Amphi Ashdod

    Amphi Ashdod is an open theater that is located in Ashdod-Yam Park, near the Arches Beach of Ashdod, Israel. Amphi Ashdod is one of Israel's largest open theaters with a capacity of 6,400 spectators.

    1.4 km · Theatre in Ashdod · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

1. 01
   Givat Yonah

   Named after the prophet Jonah, who is believed to be buried here.

2. 02
   Lachish Park

   Park along the southern bank of the Lachish river, which reaches the Mediterranean Sea here.

3. 03
   Ashdod Yam

   The ancient port of Ashdod was here (the ancient city was further inland).

4. 04
   Ashdod Museum of Art

   8 Derech Eretz (Located in the CBD Quarter),.

5. 05
   Musical Fountain

   A fountain in the Ashdod Sea Park close to the beach.

6. 06
   Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture

   Ha-Shayatim St 16 (Bus line 2, 9, 11, 29, 33),.

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Things to do

The beach. Ashdod has a long, pretty coast (8 km/6 miles) with several public beaches and a marina accessible to the public. Ashdod's beach strip is about 2/3 the length of Tel Aviv's, yet it serves only about 1/10 the population. Since it's not crowded or very touristy, it's a great place for a calm trip.

1. 01
   Israeli Andalusian Orchestra

   This award-winning, internationally known orchestra performs music originating in Andalusia (southern Spain), a blend of Western and Arabic music.

2. 02
   Shayit Ashdod

   Instruction and explanation to classes, parties.

3. 03
   Buffalo Farm

   Bizron (in Bizron village, about 6 km (4.5 miles) east from Ashdod).

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Where to eat

A lot of restaurants, especially along the beach. Cheap snack meal starts from about ₪15. A full meal in a mid-level restaurant will be around ₪40-100.

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Getting to Ashdod

Airports

Ben Gurion (TLV), 32 km · El Arish (AAC), 114 km · Queen Alia (AMM), 127 km

Stations

Port of Ashdod, 3.1 km · Hatzor, 8.4 km · Ashdod Ad Halom Metropol railway station, 3.3 km

• Eilat → Ashdod

  250 km · quickest by road, 5h 27m · ₪105–140
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• Amman → Ashdod

  124 km · quickest by road, 2h 57m · JD6–8
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• El Arish → Ashdod

  110 km · quickest by road, 4h 20m · E£325–435
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