Jericho Waves

实用信息

• Water park
• Open daily10 AM–11 PM
• 4 kmfrom Jericho center
• Wheelchair accessentrance
• Parking
• Good for kids
• Restroom
• 4.4 / 5138 reviews
• Jericho

Why a Water Park Makes Sense Here

Palestine's only true tropical-feel city is Jericho, thanks to its elevation below sea level and surrounding mountains that trap heat. Locals have long used the city as a winter escape from the cooler highlands, but in summer the situation reverses: everyone needs water. Jericho Waves taps into that demand, offering a straightforward splash-and-relax experience for a town where public swimming options are plentiful but the afternoon heat is unforgiving.↗↗

Fitting Jericho Waves Into Your Day

A smart summer itinerary in Jericho pairs morning sightseeing with a midday water break. Start early at Tell es-Sultan, the UNESCO-listed Neolithic mound, or take the cable car before the queues build up. By one or two in the afternoon, temperatures peak and the desire for shade and water becomes urgent. That is when you hop in a shared taxi toward Nuweimeh and settle into the pools for a couple of hours of floating, cooling off, and letting the kids expend their remaining energy before heading back for an evening walk on the main street.↗

For travelers arriving from Jerusalem or Bethlehem, Jericho Waves also works as a final stop on the way back. The drive through the Jordan Valley is hot but scenic, and pulling into a pool for an hour before retracing your route up to the highlands turns an otherwise draining return day into something pleasant.↗