Postcard from Israel: Ashkelon

Whether you’re a surfer or an archeology buff, a fishing fan or a boardwalk biker, you’re going to love Ashkelon.
Boats docked at the port in the southern city of Ashkelon. Photo by Mendy Hechtman/Flash90.

Pristine Mediterranean beaches, a national park and campground filled with thousands of years of history. Art galleries, bustling cafés, water sports, fishing, boating and biking along the boardwalk. You’ll find all these attractions, and more, in the Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon.

Click on the video to follow along as ISRAEL21c takes you through this beautiful old-new city less than an hour south of Tel Aviv.