The Jaffa Flea Market spreads out from Olei Tzion Street just east of the old city, with several blocks of alleys piled with antiques, vintage clothing, Persian rugs, brass lamps, and the kind of inherited furniture that fills every Israeli grandmother's apartment. The mood is loud, crowded, and unmistakably Levantine.
The market is at its peak on Friday mornings — by lunchtime everything starts to close for Shabbat — and a more relaxed shopping experience midweek. Bring cash for the older stalls and bargain politely. The bars and restaurants between the stalls have made this one of the city's best evening dining areas.