Turmus Ayya

Turmus Ayya is a Palestinian village in the Ramallah Governorate, located 20 km north of Ramallah. It is a large village with a population of about 8,000, predominantly Muslim. The village is known for its historic mosque with a tall minaret, its olive groves, and its location on the main Route 60. The climate is Mediterranean: hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Spring is best.

By Plane

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is 55 km southwest.

By Car / Road

Turmus Ayya is 20 km north of Ramallah on Route 60, about 25 minutes by car. Shared taxis on the Ramallah–Nablus route pass through the village.

The village is walkable.

• Turmus Ayya Mosque — A mosque with a distinctive tall minaret, a local landmark.

• Turmus Ayya old quarter — Traditional stone houses.

• Olive groves — The surrounding hills.

• Route 60 commerce — The main road is lined with shops and businesses.

• Visit the mosque — The minaret is a photographic landmark.

• Olive harvest (October–November) — The main activity.

• Turmus Ayya Restaurant — A restaurant on Route 60. Mains ₪25–45.

Bottled water (₪2).

Turmus Ayya has no tourist accommodation. The nearest hotels are in Ramallah (25 min south).

Olive oil (₪35–50/litre).

• Ramallah (20 km, 25 min south) — The cultural centre.
• Sinjil (5 km, 8 min north) — A village with Crusader remains.
• Silwad (5 km, 10 min south) — A large town with olive groves.
• Taybeh (4 km, 8 min southwest) — The brewery village.
• Nablus (20 km, 25 min north) — The Old City and kanafeh.