On the outskirts of Tel Aviv lies the beautifully tranquil Yarkon Park (Ganei Yehoshua). What Central Park is to New York, the Yarkon Park is the green lung of Tel Aviv and straddles the Yarkon River in the north of the city. With a Rock Park, Tropical Garden, Petting Zoo, among the beauty its a great place to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle.

The Mediterranean Coastline gives rise to loads of opportunities for surfing in Israel, ranging from urban surfing in Tel Aviv to surfing in the rural parts of the Mediterranean Coastal Plain. As well as traditional surfing, windsurfing in Israel is especially popular, with a number of recent Olympic medal winners coming from the country, whilst kitesurfing in Israel is also popular. Since the first surfboard was brought to Israel by a Californian doctor in the 1950′s, it is safe to say that Israelis have developed into a country which has embraced surfing, and as soon as the waves get good, the beaches become dotted with surfers of all abilities.

There are loads of more extreme or unusual sports and activities you can do in Tel Aviv.

Surfing, Waterskiing, Diving, and Sailing are just some of the huge range of watersports which are on offer in Tel Aviv.

As a flat city, Tel Aviv is perfect for a morning jog. Whether you want a stress-busting jog along the beach, or to tour as you run you can do it in Tel Aviv.

As a flat city, Tel Aviv is well suited for people wishing to bike. Its wide boulevards often have cycle routes in the center of them, and there are lots of places which rent out bikes. Click here for more on cycling in Israel.