Take a photo tour of the Jaffa Flea Market

Jaffa, Israel, which sits at the southern tip of Tel Aviv, boasts one of the oldest Mediterranean ports in the world. A few blocks north of the waterfront is an intriguing attraction: the Jaffa Flea Market. The alleyways, covered walkways and outdoor verandas that make up the market have been in operation for more than 100 years, and on any given day a mix of locals and tourists can be witnessed clogging its streets in search of treasure.

From The Grapevine recently paid the market a visit.

A shop owner takes a moment to do some maintenance on a rug. (Photo: Zach Pontz)

A group of American tourists wander through one of several indoor passages that house shops and stalls. (Photo: Zach Pontz)

There are several juice stands in the market. (Photo: Zach Pontz)

Colorful cashmere can be bought at bargain prices. (Photo: Zach Pontz)

The store Taos sells unique oversized plastic sculptures. (Photo: Zach Pontz)

The Terminator makes an appearance at Taos. (Photo: Zach Pontz)

These little boys lucked out when their father spotted two toy dinosaurs. (Photo: Zach Pontz)

The market is a perfect place to find a necklace. (Photo: Zach Pontz)

Presentation isn't a foremost concern of the market's proprietors. (Photo: Zach Pontz)

Trinkets blanket many shop entrances. (Photo: Zach Pontz)