"Find Modern Thrills in the World's Oldest Seaport Jaffa, the oldest seaport in the world, is home to a vibrant multiethnic community of Muslims, Christians, and Jews next to Tel Aviv. Archaeology and ancient documents show that Jaffa has been in existence as a port city for more than4,000 years and is where Jonah (of Jonah and the whale) set off from. Until recently, the port had become derelict, butafter major renovations, it now teemswith life and culture, from seafood restaurants and organic-coffee cafés to bookstores and theaters. The Old Port (known as Namal Yafo) is also a sort of artist colony, with numerous art galleries and studios. The views are breathtaking, especially at sunset."