In the winter, many people get on a plane and fly to the East, specifically the Middle East, where the temperatures are much more pleasant. If you too are planning a trip to Saudi Arabia, consider visiting the following places, which remain hidden from the crowds of tourists, but are no less interesting.
While Saudi Arabia was closed to tourism until a few years ago, it has only recently begun to open up to the world. We have searched for places worth visiting in Sava Arabia.
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The name "Saudi Island in the Red Sea" caught on in Umlu, while others compare it to the Maldives. Swimming in the crystal clear sea and the beautiful sandy beaches will undoubtedly give you memories of this tropical paradise. In addition, the destination is becoming increasingly popular among diving enthusiasts, due to its colorful coral reefs and sunken ships.
Safwa
The city of Safwa, located in the Arabian Gulf, is one of the most modern cities in the country, also thanks to a number of important state institutions and as many as 336 hectares of green urban areas.
Although the city is small enough to be visited in a single day, it is here that you will be able to experience the pulse of Arab student life, which attracts many young people to the city.
Al Bahah
Al Bahah, located in the western part of Saudi Arabia, is the administrative center of the Al Bahah region and a popular tourist destination. It is surrounded by lush forests such as Raghdan, Al-Zaraeb and Baidan, which contribute to its mild temperature.
The city is home to a large part of the indigenous peoples (Ghamdi and Zahrani), earning it the title of tribal capital of the country.
Almaa Riyal
Deep in the lush, green area of Rijal Alma, you can find a few dozen towers built of stone, clay and wood, which earned the name "gingerbread village". Some long and old forts give the village historical significance.
Most of the inhabitants there are members of the Qahtan tribe, who pay tribute to nature every summer with their luxurious costumes and floral headdresses during the Flower Festival.
Mada'in Salih
The city of Saleh is an archaeological site in northwestern Saudi Arabia. It is one of the greatest treasures of Saudi Arabia, which has not yet experienced world fame. Some call it Hegro (note: Stone city), and others Petra (magnificent stone city in Jordan).
Spread over 60 hectares, its greatest wealth is buried underground and in rocks. Monumental tombs carved into the rocks have been preserved here, you can admire as many as 2,000 of them in total. The largest tomb is 16 meters high and was never completed.
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