Visit the Mediterranean sea in Ashkelon Marina

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Ashkelon Marina

This week we finished the 3rd (hopefully the last) lockdown in Israel and I got the opportunity to start moving again and mapping the world trough my eyes :grinning:
I went sailing and noticed that I never reviewed the Marina and the area of the sailing club.
Maybe it’s because I’m so exited every time and forget about it :rofl:

I decided to start with reviewing the whole area, and then later I will review and update all the shops and businesses around.

The Marina was rebuilt not a long time ago and looks beautiful!
There are a few sailing clubs you can join (even just for a day or two).
You can also visit this place and enjoy just the surrounding shopping area or sit in one of the restaurants.

I really recommend visiting this Marina if you are around the area.
Although Ashkelon was not a very touristic city, it changed in the last few years and today it holds one of the best beach parks, a beautiful marina, beautiful beaches and much more so it is worth a visit :grinning:

I’ll be happy to answer any questions about the place (I hope I will have all the answers).

Here are a few photos from the place and from the sea in front of the marina

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I get seasick and rarely go on smaller boats @JoniG but this looks like a nice marina and the water is gorgeous.

Thanks for sharing your detailed article.

Paul

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Hey @PaulPavlinovich
First of all thanx :wink: I love sailing and mapping so combining them together was a pleasure!
Never felt Sea sickness in my life but I know how bad it can get.
You can still enjoy Marinas and the beach :grin:

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Oh, this is beautiful. This is something I would really engage in if I had the opportunity.

I like when water is so blue, I have a photo, will share it with you later, @JoniG

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The blue color was amazing @JoniG but I scared on the boat because I can’t swim .

BY the way the color sky and sea make me confused because so clear color and which one sky which one sea ha ha

Thanks for sharing

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Thanx @Ewaade_3A and @Nyainurjanah :grinning:

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@JoniG happily you reviewed the Ashkelon Marina :smile: ! This Marina reminds me a bit of Pier 39 in San Francisco, California, USA.

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Love the Mediterranean. Love the sea. Love your post and love your photos @JoniG . Great to hear that you finished the 3rd lockdown. We’ve just gone into our 3rd, a snap but full lockdown of our State here. Hopefully it will end in just a few days so that we can get out like you have. I can understand how you would be excited each time you visit such a beautiful place. Ashkelon Marina certainly looks beautiful! Have you sailed from any other Mediterranean locations?

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Hey @AdamGT :grinning:

Thank you so much my friend.

It is always a pleasure to read these compliments from someone like you here :blush:

I have sailed a lot in the Mediterranean from Israel, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, France, Egypt and a few others.

Sailed a bit in Australia, sailed a bit in the red sea as well.

Do you sail my friend?

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Wow @JoniG you have sailed in many beautiful places including Australia. Yes I have sailed but only a little in the Mediterranan and most of my time on the water has been on ships.

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@JoniG This is really beautiful Marina. Very nice shots. Thanks for sharing!

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Sailing is my new passion, dear @JoniG !! Happy to hear you are practicing it too!!

tell me some sailing details about your sailing experience: how long have you been sailing, where have you learnt?

do you know just by curiosity the prices to stay in this marina for one night? Are there any anchor spots around too??

thank youuuu in advance!!
With my best regards,

Valentine

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Hey @uavalentine

I love sailing! I learned that over 20 years ago at school (Naval school in Acres Israel) and I served later in the Israeli Navy.

Today I sail just once in a while through a sailing club or when visiting friends with boats.

I do a lot of Diving or Kayaking but owning a yacht is too much for me :rofl:

I’m not sure about the prices in the Marina and there are no special anchoring spots that I can recommend, I think it is better to enter the Marina.

Will be happy to sail together when you visit here :grinning:

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Wow! Great and long time experience! Including navy!!

Thank you for the detailed reply, dear @JoniG !

Have a gorgeous continuation in sailing and everything else!!!

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