Israeli markets are lively, colorful and loud. You can also get some great bargains, not just on food but also clothes, toys and jewellery. My favorite market has to be Jaffa flea market-Shuk hapishpashim . There are two parts to this market so make sure you see both. The inside market, which has 2nd hand jeans, clothes, jewellary, and more. And the outside market which is more like a street where the shops spill on to the pavement. They sell antiques, foods and junk. Jaffa is open all week. Another great market, mainly for atmosphere is the Ber Sheva market, which is sometimes called the camel market, as Bedouin bring their goods to town to sell, and perhaps the occasional camel. You can see piles of spices and "herbs" laid out on the ground, as well as the usual kind of stands. The Ber Sheva market is on a Thursday. Then there is the large Rosh Eyen market on a Friday (come early), plenty of parking, fruit, veg, clothes and modern products. There is a large Yemanite community in this area and you will see their influence. Try some Yemanite food while you are there - it's the best! Apart from these three markets, Natanya has a pretty good one - not the one in town - but the one in the industrial area opposite the Hadarim Mall, open every Tuesday and Friday morning.
The Eilat market and Tiberius market are less attractive and geared more towards tourists. In Eilat there is the market along the promenade (tyelet), and another in a car park closer to the airport, the Tyelet has more variety.
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