In recent years, the port, or “namal,” in Yafo has not been known as the most beautiful place to visit. The buildings there, some abandoned and run-down looking, didn’t have great appeal for tourists. Some saw these buildings as an eye sore, while others saw them as an art canvas. Castro, Israel’s first (and very popular) fashion clothing store, decided to turn the crumbling walls into works of art in their “Castro Street Project.” They hired graffiti artists from all over the world including Israel, Japan and Germany. The artists got to work and Castro hosted a party revealing the artwork and Castro’s new clothing line inspired by the art. Now, visiting the Yafo port is like visiting a lively outdoor art exhibit and is highly recommended by IsraelExperts.