In recent years, lots of energy has gone into giving Jaffa's Old City a tourism-triggered makeover, and the results are undeniably attractive. However, the real draw in this part of the city is considerably more dishevelled. Spread over a grid of streets south of the clock tower, Jaffa's much-loved pishpeshuk or shuk ha-pishpeshim (flea market) is full of boutiques, laid-back cafes, pop-up bars and colourful street stalls selling vintage clothes and furniture, curios and the occasional antique.
Note that stalls and shops are closed on Saturday, but cafes, bars and restaurants are open. On summer nights, outdoor entertainment is sometimes staged in the main stall area.
