Herzliya Pituach ( he, הרצליה פיתוח) is an affluent beachfront neighbourhood in the western part of the city of

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, in the

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. It has about 10,000 residents. Home to many wealthy Israelis, it is known for its hotels, restaurants and high-tech industry, and has the largest marina in Israel. It is considered one of Israel's most prestigious neighbourhoods. Most buildings in the residential areas of Herzliya Pituah are

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s, though there are also luxury apartments. Galei Tchelet Street, located on a cliff adjacent to the beach in the north-western part of the neighborhood, is the most expensive street in Israel, and is home to the residences of several foreign ambassadors. Adjacent to the beach is a strip containing several hotels. The

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is located in this strip. At the southern end of the hotel strip is the Herzliya Marina, which covers an area of 500 dunams (0.5 km²). The marina complex includes the Arena shopping mall and a variety of restaurants overlooking the water. It is the largest marina in Israel. In the southeast part of Herzliya Pituah is the industrial zone. Originally home to factories, it is now a major high-tech center with local headquarters of companies such as

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and many

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firms. The area has many restaurants and commercial areas.

Parks and beaches

*'' Apollonia Beach'' – Part of the national park containing archaeological finds from the

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n village of Arsuf, through the Roman and Byzantine city, to the Crusader fortress of the 13th century. *''Sidna-'Ali Beach (Nof Yam)'' – Named after the historic

Sidna Ali Mosque The Sidna 'Ali Mosque ( ar, مسجد سيدنا علي, ''Masjid Sidna 'Ali''; he, מסגד סידנא עלי, ''Misgad Sidna Ali'') is a mosque located in the depopulated village of Al-Haram on the beach in the northern part of Herzliya in Isr ...

. Perched on a ledge 100m north of the entrance to the beach is the

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built by

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out of tires, bottles, broken plates and other debris washed ashore. *''Sharon Beach'' *''Zvulun Beach'' – Home of the Herzliya

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*''Accadia Beach'' – Named for the nearby Dan Accadia Hotel, this is the largest beach in Herzliya Pituah. *''Hof HaNechim'' – A wheelchair-accessible beach with facilities for the handicapped. *''HaHof HaNifrad'' – A beach for Orthodox Jews with separate days for men and women.

References

{{reflist Herzliya Geography of Tel Aviv District Tourist attractions in Tel Aviv District he:הרצליה#הרצליה פיתוח

Parks and beaches

See also

References