Baqa

Baqa is a tiny village atop a hill surrounded by fir trees, just a few minutes’ drive from the larger Anabta. Healthy fir trees line the road leading up to the village, which boasts sensational views from its lofty perch. Hidden in the heart of the village are underground donkey stables, which the local children are more than happy to show off to passersby. It is surrounded by a pleasant and quiet network of streets, well-kept houses, stone steps and the weathered remains of the village’s oldest homes.

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What To Do

Baqa is an intriguing place to poke around, especially the old donkey stable in the centre, where you can still find a donkey sheltering from the sun in the hottest hours of the day.

Nearby towns such as Anabta and Jinsafut are bigger and with more shops, homes and businesses.

Nablus, about 18km away, is a heaving city with a fascinating market quarter, as well as some beautiful churches and excellent archaeological sites. It is a must for any tour of Palestine, as is the excavated Roman town at Sebastiya, while the Palestinian cities of Tulkarem and Qalqilya also have much to offer.

Where To Eat

There are fast food places serving up traditional Palestinian fare (shawarma, falafel, hummus etc) dotted throughout the neighbouring economic hub of Funduk and also nearby Anabta. Head to Nablus, 18km away, for a range of different restaurants. Tulkarem and Qalqilya are home to some of the best – and cheapest – traditional Palestinian eateries there are.

Where To Stay

There is a decent range of accommodation hotels in Nablus, but a much more expansive range further south in the more modern and lively Ramallah