Qarawat Bani Hassan

Qarawat Bani Hassan is a Palestinian village in the Salfit Governorate, located 10 km east of Salfit city. It is an agricultural community with a population of about 5,000, known for its spring (Ein Qarawat) and olive groves. The climate is Mediterranean: hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Spring is best.

By Plane

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is 45 km southwest.

By Car / Road

Qarawat Bani Hassan is 10 km east of Salfit, about 18 minutes by car. Shared taxis from Salfit serve the village.

The village is walkable.

• Ein Qarawat (Qarawat Spring) — A natural spring used for irrigation.

• Qarawat Bani Hassan Mosque — The main mosque.

• Olive groves — The surrounding hills.

• Visit the spring — Ein Qarawat is a pleasant spot.

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

• Qarawat Café — A simple café. Snacks ₪5–12.

Bottled water (₪2).

Qarawat Bani Hassan has no tourist accommodation. The nearest hotels are in Salfit (18 min west) or Nablus (18 min north).

Olive oil (₪35–50/litre).

• Salfit (10 km, 18 min west) — The capital.
• Marda (3 km, 5 min west) — A village with a historic mosque.
• Kifl Haris (3 km, 8 min north) — The Tomb of Nabi Thul-Kifl.
• Haris (4 km, 10 min west) — A village with a shrine.
• Nablus (14 km, 18 min north) — The Old City.