Kalya

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Dead Sea landscape in Israel
Dead Sea muddy beach
The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan and Israel. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River. Its surface and shores are 430.5 metres below sea level. Earth's lowest elevation on land. It is 304 m deep, the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. With a salinity of 342 g/kg, or 34.2%, it is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water – 9.6 times as salty as the ocean – and has a density of 1.24 kg/litre, which makes swimming similar to floating. This salinity makes for a harsh environment in which plants and animals cannot flourish, hence its name.
This is the place where the Dead Sea scrolls where discovered in Israel. A young Shepard throwing a stone at a goat heard it crash against pottery and discovered the scrolls in caves in the mountains. The visit was rather disappointing: you can’t go to the caves and you are limited to see the ruins of some early Christian sect and a small museum. While learning about the sect was interesting, my imagination surrounding the Dead Sea scrolls had expected something else from Qumran.
Qumran
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2.5 out of 5
Kalia Beach Kalya Israeli Settlement
Book a stay at this beach holiday park in Kalya. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 indoor pools. Popular attractions Kalia Beach and Bethany Beyond the ...
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Kalya Kibbutz Hotel

Kalya Kibbutz Hotel

3 out of 5
Kalya Kalya Israeli Settlement
Fully refundable
The price is AED 740 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
AED 740
AED 860 total
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Kalya. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Qumran National Park and Kalia Beach are located ...
Kalya Kibbutz Hotel
The Dream Compound- by Biankini Dead Sea

The Dream Compound- by Biankini Dead Sea

5 out of 5
Biankini Beach Kalya Israeli Settlement
Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Kalya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Kalia Beach and Bethany Beyond the Jordan ...
5.2/10 (9 reviews)
Upon check in the reception blackmailed us for more money or no keys . This location is in the middle of no where and with no choice we paid extra funds above and beyond the tax and fee we paid via Expedia for full paid stay . The hotel advertise it self as 5 stars . This is no 5 stars and have a ...

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

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The Dream Compound- by Biankini Dead Sea
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Al-Istiklal Suites

Al-Istiklal Suites

3 out of 5
Al-Istiklal Building , Al Irsal Street Ramallah
Stay at this aparthotel in Ramallah. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Al Manara Square and Ramallah Palace of Culture ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Nice, but will not return
Nice employees and a nice hotel. For the price I don’t think making guests do housekeeping and garbage take out is appropriate.

Reviewed on 3 October 2025

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Villa Zain - Palestine Jericho Panorama View, Full Privacy & Pool

Villa Zain - Palestine Jericho Panorama View, Full Privacy & Pool

Jericho Jericho
Stay at this villa in Jericho. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Monastery of the Temptation and Tell es-Sultan are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Great place
Great location very private, can be cleaner . The furniture is very old doors dont have locns but the area is safe and 1 lock on the outside

Reviewed on 2 July 2023

Villa Zain - Palestine Jericho Panorama View, Full Privacy & Pool
Private Cozy Studio in the heart of Bethlehem Old City

Private Cozy Studio in the heart of Bethlehem Old City

Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
Stay at this apartment in Bethlehem. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge) and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Western Wall and Manger Square are located ...
Private Cozy Studio in the heart of Bethlehem Old City
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This is the place where the Dead Sea scrolls where discovered in Israel. A young Shepard throwing a stone at a goat heard it crash against pottery and discovered the scrolls in caves in the mountains. The visit was rather disappointing: you can’t go to the caves and you are limited to see the ruins of some early Christian sect and a small museum. While learning about the sect was interesting, my imagination surrounding the Dead Sea scrolls had expected something else from Qumran.

Qumran National Park

Learn about the local history of Kalya when you take a trip to Qumran National Park. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Qumran National Park

Kalia Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Kalia Beach during your travels in Kalya? Amble around the area's seaside or experience its museums.

Kalia Beach