Palestine as never seen before .. Tourist adventures deserve to be

The tourist attractions in Palestine deserve to be included in your list of favorite destinations the next time you plan to travel, whether your travel interests are adventure, learning about the cultures of the people or visiting the archaeological sites.

Although Palestine was a traditional destination mainly visited by tourists with religious interests, there is an increasing number of people interested in outdoor activities - in addition to visiting traditional holy sites, the writer Sara Moreno said. - Mixing with the local population and knowing the Palestinian culture and customs.

Therefore, various promoters of tourism in the West Bank offer a wide range of tourism activities to suit all tastes, such as ecotourism, adventure, gastronomy, solidarity tourism and religious tourism.

Ways to enjoy nature and culture

Hebron Road
It is a long hiking route that crosses the West Bank from the Mediterranean olive groves in the north to the south of Hebron.In 2014, National Geographic Traveler chose it as the best hiking trail in the world. In parts ranging from day trips and trips up to three weeks.

Many Palestinian tourism promoters provide assistance and organization along the way, and you may need to check out the website of the Palestinian Association of the Path of Abraham, which organizes full editions of the march each year in March and November.

Nativity Square
This route is a historic journey through the birth of Palestine, from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Although it is a spiritual journey that travels through ancient ways based on the life of Jesus according to the Gospels, this approach differs from the traditional pilgrimage approach, bringing visitors closer to the geopolitical situation in the Holy Land and the millennium culture.

Walking on this road lasts 11 days. In addition, hikers sometimes live in the homes of Palestinian families, and on other days they live in monasteries, Bedouin camps or outdoor tents.

Bicycle tours
Bicycle tours are the best way to get to know the rural areas of Palestine, and get in touch with local Palestinian families. Organized by the Palestinian Bike Association, itineraries include lush green hills in the northern West Bank and historic cities such as Jericho and Bethlehem.

Culinary arts tourism
Taste and See is a community tourism program, a tour focusing on Palestinian culinary heritage, where visitors learn about the region's traditional dishes and drinks through tasting, visits and meetings with local farmers and cooking classes, as well as the opportunity to meet Different Palestinian craftsmen and work with them.

Olive harvest
According to the author, there are programs to assist Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest; in October, hundreds of international volunteers arrive at Palestinian olive groves to help harvest olives.

Festivals and cultural events

Oktoberfest
In October each year, the ancient and picturesque village of Thebes, near Ramallah, hosts a special German-style festival where different Palestinian music groups gather to celebrate the traditional atmosphere.

Christmas in Bethlehem
Christmas celebrations in Palestine begin in December with the traditional lighting of a large tree next to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, an official ceremony attended by some 10,000 people. In addition, festivities continue throughout the month, near the Church of the Nativity, where various musical performances are held for local and international bands.

The writer pointed out that the celebration of Christmas in Bethlehem three times, according to the rituals of Orthodox, Latin and Armenian, as each follows its own calendar. Thus, in this period, Bethlehem receives guests from all sects of the world, who will create a mosaic of people, joined by Palestinian Muslims, who join the joy of this holiday.