Irbid district, Jordan

Places to visit near Sāl

Sāl is a town in Irbid district, Jordan, home to about 6,896 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 51 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 churches. The must-see places are Capitolias (8 km), Umm Qais Museum (30 km) and Gadara (30 km).

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Sāl at a glance

Location
Irbid district, Jordan
Population
about 6,896
Coordinates
32.5690° N, 35.9119° E
Places within 50 km
74 (28 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 churches

Top places to visit near Sāl

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sāl: 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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Forts & heritage near Sāl

104 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sāl. The closest is Khirbet ez-Zeraqōn (5 km); the best-known is Capitolias (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sāl

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sāl. The closest is Inbeh (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Inbeh · viewpoint · Irbid · ~22 km
  • Qeren `En Gev · viewpoint · North District · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Beit Shean Valley · viewpoint · North District · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Berqesh · viewpoint · Irbid · ~27 km
  • Yisachar Height · viewpoint · North District · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Tel Sokha · viewpoint · North District · ~54 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sāl

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sāl. The closest is Kurzi National Park (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Sāl

11 churches within 100 km of Sāl. The closest is Jerash (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sāl

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sāl. The closest is Mosque of Omar (67 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sāl

9 museums within 100 km of Sāl. The closest is Irbid Archaeological Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sāl

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sāl
  2. 1 km Būsīyah · cave, Irbid
  3. 4 km Abo Read House · heritage site, Irbid
  4. 4 km Capitolias · heritage site, Irbid
  5. 11 km Khirbet ez-Zeraqōn · heritage site, Irbid
  6. 1 km Ayn al Shallalah al Tahta · waterfall, Irbid
  7. 5 km Back to Sāl

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How to reach Sāl

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    Within 15 km of Sāl

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sāl by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage51104Khirbet ez-Zeraqōn (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints437Inbeh (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens221Kurzi National Park (47 km)
    Churches211Jerash (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs010Mosque of Omar (67 km)
    Museums69Irbid Archaeological Museum (8 km)
    Caves67Būsīyah (1 km)
    Other attractions05Mary's Well (74 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Al-Wehda Dam (23 km)
    Waterfalls12Ayn al Shallalah al Tahta (5 km)
    Parks02Gan HaShlosha (55 km)
    Beaches & coast01Hadekel Beach (55 km)

    Sāl: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sāl?

    Capitolias (heritage site, about 8 km), Būsīyah (cave, about 1 km), Ayn al Shallalah al Tahta (waterfall, about 5 km), Khirbet ez-Zeraqōn (heritage site, about 5 km), Abo Read House (heritage site, about 6 km), Yariba (cave, about 7 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 churches, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sāl?

    Khirbet ez-Zeraqōn, about 5 km by road; Abo Read House (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sāl?

    Inbeh, about 22 km by road; Berqesh (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sāl?

    Kurzi National Park, about 47 km by road; Hamat Tveria National Park (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sāl?

    Start in Sāl, visit Būsīyah, then Abo Read House, then Capitolias, then Khirbet ez-Zeraqōn, then Ayn al Shallalah al Tahta, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sāl?

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

    Towns near Sāl

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sāl’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.