Bat Yam

The city of Bat-Yam is located on Israel’s Mediterranean Coast, just minutes south of the city of Tel Aviv. Often overshadowed by its northern resort rivals Herzliya and Netanya, and the city of Tel Aviv itself, Bat-Yam is a city that is changing, with massive investment bringing tourists to stay in Bat-Yam instead of in Tel Aviv or elsewhere. The city has great promenades and beaches, but things to do in Bat-Yam extend beyond the beach to the museums, galleries, and many other exciting activities that are on offer.

What to do in Bat-Yam

Bat-Yam’s beautiful golden beach is perhaps the greatest asset of this city. Less crowded than the Tel Aviv Beach, Bat-Yam’s beach is equally impressive, and has a wide array of great activities for everyone, from surfing and windsurfing, to sailing, kayaking, and snorkeling. If the water isn’t your thing, but you are still a thrill seeker, get a different perspective of Bat-Yam by going paragliding or parachuting and seeing the city and the wider Israeli Coastal Plain from high above. There is also a great selection of less extreme activities to take part in, including free activities on the beach throughout the summer like beach volleyball, tai-chi, Chi-kung, body building, gymnastics, yoga, Nordic walking, and the Israeli classic, Matkot.

Beyond the beach, there is also an impressive array of art and culture in Bat Yam, including the Bat-Yam Museum for Contemporary Art, which features changing international exhibitions, a permanent display of the Moby sculpture collection, and the Havayedda experiential science center, which is great for kids with loads of interactive exhibitions, live experiments, and fun demonstrations. For those planning to stay in the area, the Share Suites Hotel Bat-Yam (Adults Only) offers a comfortable and modern base in Bat Yam, ideal for travelers looking to relax close to the beach and cultural attractions.