NOT so long ago, the ancient port city of Jaffa at the southern edge of modern Tel Aviv was considered a dilapidated backwater, particularly the areas outside the preserved old city. Some Jewish Israelis avoided the area altogether — except for pilgrimages to eat some of Israel’s best hummus at Abu Hassan (1 Dolphin Street; 972-3-682-0387).

Jaffa, the Ancient Port which Tel Aviv has grown out of has in recent years, like much of South Tel Aviv, been regenerated. Now another highly desirable part of this city, Jaffa’s flea markets sit beneath million-dollar apartments and alongside trendy cafes. The Old City of Jaffa is a cool place to stroll through with its gardens and narrow pathways, whilst the bustling streets of the flea markets are just as interesting, if not as serene.

Neve Tzedek is an oasis of beauty and calamity within the bustling city of Tel Aviv. With colourful narrow streets lined with boutique galleries, craft shops, and cafes, it is an area perfect for a relaxing stroll.