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Tel Aviv: Mediterranean City on Israel’s Coastline
Tel Aviv lies just north of ancient Jaffa on Israel’s Mediterranean coast, covering 52 km² of dense urban landscape. The Azrieli Center towers define its central skyline, while Yarkon Park stretches along the river in the north.
Fast facts
- Country
- Israel
- Region
- Tel Aviv District
- Climate
- Mediterranean, hot dry summers and mild rainy winters
- Population
- Approx. 460,000 (city proper)
- Known for
- Mediterranean coastline, Bauhaus White City, nightlife, cultural festivals
Tel Aviv is a city shaped by its coastal geography and modern growth.
Positioned on former coastal sand dunes, it has evolved into one of Israel’s most densely built urban cores, with nearly half a million residents.
The city’s layout includes a business district near the Ayalon Highway and green spaces like Yarkon Park, which follows the Yarkon River through the northern neighborhoods. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures reaching above 30 °C in August. The city hosts one of the world’s largest Pride events every June, drawing tens of thousands internationally.
Summer Weather
From June to September, rainfall is almost nonexistent. August highs average 30.6 °C, with nights staying warm around 25 °C.
Azrieli Center Towers
These central skyscrapers near the Ayalon Highway serve as a major visual reference in Tel Aviv’s business district skyline.
Tel Aviv Pride
Held each June, the Pride Parade attracts tens of thousands of visitors and is among the city’s largest annual events.
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