Kalya

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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.
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
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.
The Dead Sea
Biankini Village Resort Dead Sea

Biankini Village Resort Dead Sea

3 out of 5
kalia Kalya Israeli Settlement
Stay at this beach resort in Kalya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Qumran National Park and Kalia Beach are located ...
השלט בטלויזיה היה עם סוללה אחת במקום שתיים לא היה נייר טואלט בחדר ולוקח זמן עד שהביאו אין טלפון בחדר כך שצריך להתקשר מהנייד כדי להגיע לקבלה ולוקח המון זמן עד שעונים ארונות לא נסגרים עד הסוף, תחזוקה בחדרים לקויה בחסר אוכל החדר אוכל סביר

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Biankini Village Resort Dead Sea
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2.5 out of 5
Kalia Beach Kalya Israeli Settlement
Stay at this beach holiday park in Kalya. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 indoor pools. Popular attractions Kalia Beach and Qasr el Yahud Baptism Site ...
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Kalya Kibbutz Hotel

Kalya Kibbutz Hotel

3 out of 5
Kalya Kalya Israeli Settlement
Fully refundable
The price is €188 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
€188
17 Jan - 18 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Kalya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Qumran National Park and Kalia Beach are located ...
Kalya Kibbutz Hotel
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arafat's Tomb and Al Manara Square are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
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New Contemporary Luxury Apartment. Minutes from Nativity Church & Manger Square

New Contemporary Luxury Apartment. Minutes from Nativity Church & Manger Square

Bethlehem Palestinian Territory
Stay at this apartment in Bethlehem. Enjoy laundry facilities, air conditioning and a hot tub. Popular attractions Western Wall and Mosque of Omar are located ...
New Contemporary Luxury Apartment. Minutes from Nativity Church & Manger Square
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 coffee maker. Popular attractions Western Wall and Manger Square are located ...
Private Cozy Studio in the heart of Bethlehem Old City
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Popular places to visit

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 spend time at Qumran National Park. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Qumran National Park

Kalia Beach

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

Kalia Beach

Things to do

West Bank Highlights Day Tour from Tel Aviv

West Bank Tour from Tel Aviv

€121
per adult
West Bank Tour from Tel Aviv
Private Half-Day Tour to the Dead Sea from Amman

Private Half-Day Tour to the Dead Sea from Amman

€148
per adult
Private Half-Day Tour to the Dead Sea from Amman
Dead Sea Half-Day Tour from Amman

Dead Sea Half-Day Tour from Amman

€88
per adult
Dead Sea Half-Day Tour from Amman
Dead sea

Day Tour to The Dead Sea & Baptism Site

€136
per adult
Day Tour to The Dead Sea & Baptism Site
Baptism Private Tour from Amman

Baptism Private Guided Tour

€90
per adult
Baptism Private Guided Tour
Dead Sea Private Day Tour

Dead Sea Private Day Tour

€85
per traveller
Dead Sea Private Day Tour
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