Gaza Strip district, Israel

Places to visit near Rafaḩ

Rafaḩ is a town in Gaza Strip district, Israel. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Pe'at Sade (7 km), Bedolah (7 km) and Gadid (10 km).

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Rafaḩ, Israel
Rafaḩ, Gaza Strip district, Israel. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rafaḩ at a glance

Location
Gaza Strip district, Israel
Coordinates
31.2820° N, 34.2387° E
Places within 50 km
62 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Rafaḩ

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rafaḩ: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Rafaḩ, by type

Forts & heritage near Rafaḩ

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rafaḩ. The closest is Rafah (1 km); the best-known is Pe'at Sade (7 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Pe'at Sade · fort · Gaza Strip · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Bedolah · fort · Gaza Strip · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Gadid · fort · Gaza Strip · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Katif · fort · Gaza Strip · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Netzer Hazani · fort · Gaza Strip · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Maon Synagogue · fort · South District · ~21 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rafaḩ

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rafaḩ. The closest is מצפה גבולות (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rafaḩ

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rafaḩ. The closest is Al Ahrash Protectorate (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Rafaḩ

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Rafaḩ. The closest is Ibn Othman Mosque (41 km); the best-known is Sayyid Hashim Mosque (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rafaḩ

15 museums within 100 km of Rafaḩ. The closest is Qaser Al-Basha Museum (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rafaḩ

10 parks within 100 km of Rafaḩ. The closest is NegevZoo (60 km); the best-known is Children's Park (62 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Rafaḩ

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rafaḩ
  2. 7 km Pe'at Sade · heritage site, Gaza Strip
  3. 2 km Bedolah · heritage site, Gaza Strip
  4. 3 km Gadid · heritage site, Gaza Strip
  5. 6 km Katif · heritage site, Gaza Strip
  6. 1 km Netzer Hazani · heritage site, Gaza Strip
  7. 17 km Back to Rafaḩ

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How to reach Rafaḩ

    All places near Rafaḩ by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rafaḩ by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3384Rafah (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints326מצפה גבולות (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens720Al Ahrash Protectorate (4 km)
    Other attractions419Bir Abu Hanzalah (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs715Ibn Othman Mosque (41 km)
    Museums215Qaser Al-Basha Museum (41 km)
    Parks010NegevZoo (60 km)
    Caves17מערת פטיש (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Brechat Tkuma (45 km)
    Beaches & coast25Haluza Sands (37 km)
    Churches22Church of Saint Porphyrius (41 km)

    Rafaḩ: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rafaḩ?

    Pe'at Sade (heritage site, about 7 km), Bedolah (heritage site, about 7 km), Gadid (heritage site, about 10 km), Katif (heritage site, about 16 km), Netzer Hazani (heritage site, about 17 km), Maon Synagogue (heritage site, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rafaḩ?

    62 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 other attractions, 7 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rafaḩ?

    Rafah, about 1 km by road; Bnei Atzmon (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rafaḩ?

    מצפה גבולות, about 28 km by road; Tel Sharuhen (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rafaḩ?

    Al Ahrash Protectorate, about 4 km by road; Ha-Besor Nature Reserve (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rafaḩ?

    Start in Rafaḩ, visit Pe'at Sade, then Bedolah, then Gadid, then Katif, then Netzer Hazani, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rafaḩ?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Rafaḩ

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rafaḩ’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rafaḩ on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.