Tel Aviv Marina

The walk along the breakwater at Tel Aviv Marina, on a bright Saturday with my wife, felt almost like a small escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. We walked on the concrete path that stretched over the large rocks, which seemed as if they were taken from elsewhere and carefully placed, each with its own rough texture, gently crashing against the Sea waves. To our right, boats were anchored in the marina, and to our left, the blue Sea stretched to the horizon, slowly merging with the sky whose colors transitioned from light blue to deep blue as we looked further into the distance. The thin clouds scattered across the sky, appearing like delicate brush strokes adding texture to the scene around us.

During the walk, we paused for a moment to gaze at the water, where small and medium-sized boats were peacefully anchored within the marina, gently swaying with the light waves that moved around them. The boats added to the sense of tranquility and relaxation of the place, like a colorful painting set against the backdrop of the deep blue water. Each boat seemed to tell its own story – some quiet and waiting for their owners, others slowly entering and exiting the marina.

The green and white lighthouse peeked at us from the end of the breakwater, serving as a clear sign of navigation and security – like an anchor of stability within the open space. We stood there, looking at it for a while, as it beamed its lights to the boats at Sea, pondering the endless calm that the place exudes despite being so close to a bustling city.

Beside us, other couples and families strolled, moving slowly along the path, taking a break from the busy week. The soothing sound of the waves gently crashing against the rocks blended with the quiet conversations around us. My wife and I continued walking, hand in hand, as our gazes alternated between the urban landscape stretching behind us, the towering buildings of Tel Aviv, and the calm waterline ahead of us.

The combination of the urban landscape with nature was captivating. Tel Aviv, with its rising skyline, seemed so close yet distant at the same time. The rocks, waves, and the vast Sea that formed the backdrop of our walk gave the feeling that the place is a separate haven, where time stands still for a moment and allows one to connect with the inner peace of the space.