Buffalo Farm

During the 1948 Israel Independence War, the Egyptian army invaded Israel. This park marks the northernmost point they reached before being forced to retreat by Israeli forces. There are memorials (including one to fallen Egyptian soldiers, erected after a peace treaty with Egypt was signed), the old bridge around which the battle was fought, and military relics from the battle.

The only surviving sand dunes in central Israel are located in the national reserve between southeast Ashdod and Highway 4 (the road to Tel Aviv). The largest dune is about 35 meters high and 250 meters long. In the reserve there is also preserved wildlife (mostly deer, rabbits, birds and jackals). Entrance is free.

Park along the southern bank of the Lachish river, which reaches the Mediterranean Sea here. In addition to the usual park facilities, it has a small zoo, and is a popular spot for birdwatchers.

Named after the prophet Jonah, who is believed to be buried here. It is the highest point of the city (around 150 m above sea level) with the city lighthouse on top of it.

In modern slang, a "philistine" is a person without culture. But the ancient Philistine people had culture, and you can see it in this museum. Ashdod was one of the five main Philistine cities in the Biblical period.

It's in the MonArt center, and has 13 exhibition halls. In an architectural echo of the Louvre, the entrance to the museum is through a glass pyramid.