Sarta

Sarta is a Palestinian village in the Salfit Governorate, located 5 km south of Salfit city. It is a small agricultural community with a population of about 3,000, known for its olive groves and quiet rural character. The climate is Mediterranean: hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Spring is best.

By Plane

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is 40 km southwest.

By Car / Road

Sarta is 5 km south of Salfit, about 10 minutes by car. Shared taxis from Salfit serve the village.

The village is walkable.

• Sarta Mosque — The main mosque.

• Olive groves — The surrounding hills.

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

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

Bottled water (₪2).

Sarta has no tourist accommodation. The nearest hotels are in Salfit (10 min north) or Biddya (8 min west).

Olive oil (₪35–50/litre).

• Salfit (5 km, 10 min north) — The capital.
• Az-Zawiya (3 km, 5 min north) — A neighbouring village.
• Yasuf (3 km, 8 min east) — A village with a spring.
• Deir Ballut (4 km, 8 min west) — A village with Crusader ruins.
• Biddya (6 km, 12 min northwest) — A larger town.