Biddya

Biddya is a Palestinian city in the Salfit Governorate, located 8 km west of Salfit city. It is one of the larger towns in the governorate, with a population of about 12,000. Biddya is known for its olive groves, its historic old quarter, and its location near the Green Line. The climate is Mediterranean: hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Spring is the best time to visit.

By Plane

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is 40 km southwest.

By Car / Road

Biddya is 8 km west of Salfit, about 15 minutes by car. Shared taxis from Salfit run every 20 minutes.

The old town is walkable.

• Biddya Old Town — Ottoman-era stone houses with arched doorways.

• Biddya Mosque — The main mosque.

• Biddya vegetable market — A daily produce market.

• Olive groves — Surrounding hills.

• Explore the old town — Walk through the historic streets.

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

• Biddya Restaurant — A local restaurant serving Palestinian cooking. Mains ₪25–45.
• Biddya Sweets — A bakery. ₪5–12.

Bottled water (₪2).

Biddya has no tourist accommodation. The nearest hotels are in Salfit (15 min east) or Ramallah (25 min southeast).

Olive oil (₪35–50/litre). Fresh produce at the market.

• Salfit (8 km, 15 min east) — The governorate capital.
• Kafr ad-Dik (3 km, 5 min north) — A village with a historic mosque.
• Bruqin (4 km, 8 min south) — A village with olive groves.
• Deir Istiya (5 km, 10 min northeast) — A village with a historic marketplace.
• Qalqilya (12 km, 20 min north) — The Qalqilya Zoo.