Nablus
Palestinian Territory · West BankPS
Palestinian city in the northern West Bank
Nablus is a city in the West Bank, Palestine, and the capital of the Nablus Governorate. It is located approximately 49 kilometres (30 mi) north of Jerusalem, between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim with a population of 156,906. The city is a commercial and cultural centre of Palestine, home to An-Najah National University, one of the largest institutions of higher learning in Palestine, and the Palestine Stock Exchange. Nablus is under the administration of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 60,000
- Coordinates
- 32.221, 35.254
- Timezone
- Asia/Hebron
- Elevation
- 550 m
Overview of Nablus
Nablus belongs to West Bank, Palestinian Territory and has the feel of a compact city. Records put its population near 60,000. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature, culture and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 550 metres.
Things to do in Nablus
Nature in Nablus
(21)Nablus records Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Nablus is actually tagged with. Altogether 21 options are tagged here.
Culture in Nablus
(18)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 18 entries in our dataset. The list follows Nablus's own activity tags.
Sports in Nablus
(12)The sports shortlist for Nablus: Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Nablus is actually tagged with. Altogether 12 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Nablus
(11)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing as adventure options here. Counting everything, 11 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Nablus.
Nightlife in Nablus
(9)Our data lists Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events as nightlife options here. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Nablus.
Water Sports in Nablus
(7)For water sports, expect Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Rafting and Sailboats. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Nablus.
Wellness in Nablus
(7)Nablus records Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms under wellness. All of it is drawn from Nablus's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in Nablus
(4)Under family, Nablus is tagged with Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Nablus's own activity tags.
Shopping in Nablus
(2)Our data lists Food and Shopping as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Nablus's own activity tags.
More to do in Nablus
(2)Nablus's other activities entries include Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Nablus is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Nablus
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Nablus stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Nablus, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Hebron.
Similar destinations
Places near Nablus that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nablus known for?
- Nablus, in West Bank, Palestinian Territory, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 60,000 residents.
- What can you do in Nablus?
- Recorded activities in Nablus include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Nablus?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Nablus stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Nablus located?
- Nablus is located in West Bank, Palestinian Territory. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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