Herzliya Pituah

Herzliya marina

Herzliya Pituach (Hebrew: הרצליה פיתוח‎) is a wealthy beachfront district in western Herzliya, Israel, home to about 10,000 residents. It is part of the Tel Aviv District. Herzliya Pituach is known for its hotels, restaurants and high-tech industry.

Marina

The Herzliya marina, built in the 1980s at the initiative of mayor Eli Landau, 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. The construction of the marina sparked controversy due to allegations that it damaged the beach.

Parks and beaches

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Appolonia Beach

• Appolonia Beach – Part of a national park containing archeological findings from the Phoenician village of Arsuf dating to the 6th or 5th century BCE.
• Sidna-'Ali Beach (Nof Yam) – Named for the historic Sidna Ali Mosque. Perched on a ledge 100m north of the entrance to the beach is the Hermit House built by Nissim Cachlon out of tires, bottles, broken plates and other debris washed ashore.
• Sharon Beach
• Zvulun Beach – Home of the Herzliya Sea Scouts
• 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.

See also

• Tel Michal