Saudi Arabia - resorts

Saudi Arabia occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula. On the western side the country is washed by the Red Sea, and on the east by the Persian Gulf. These coasts are popular resorts, which together with historical sights attract hundreds of thousands of tourists annually.

Saudi Arabia occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula. On the western side the country is washed by the Red Sea, and on the east by the Persian Gulf. These coasts are popular resorts, which together with historical sights attract hundreds of thousands of tourists annually.

Resorts in central Saudi Arabia

The nature of this state is unique, because there are both great hot deserts and cool mountain ranges. Local residents with trembling belong to the main shrines of the country, which are worshiped by Muslims from around the world. The most popular resorts in the center of Saudi Arabia are:

  1. Mecca is the sacred center of Islamic religion and culture . All believers should at least once in their life make hajj and visit this city, during prayer they always turn to face him. Every day about 1.5 billion people look to this side. The settlement is in a valley of stones and is surrounded by numerous mountains . Here is their main relic - Kaaba and the largest mosque on the planet - Al-Haram . Entry into the city is allowed only to Muslims.
  2. Medina is the second (after Mecca) holy city in the world where the Muslim religion was born. It was founded by Prophet Muhammad, who was buried here. His grave is located in the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi mosque under the "green dome". Currently, the number of local residents is 1,102,728 people, and the population center itself is a developed modern center. Only those who profess Islam are allowed here.
  3. Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, which is the center of the country. It is located at the intersection of trade routes and is surrounded by fertile lands. The city has many historical sights, government offices and the residence of the king, which is famous for elite stables with the world's best Arabian horses. It is also worth visiting the ancient quarter, the fortress of Masmak , the hayat center, the tower of Al-Faisaliy, the Wadi Leban bridge, etc.

Resorts of Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea

Along this coastline are the mighty and beautiful Hijaz mountains, which have a significant impact on the climate of the region. Individual peaks exceed the mark of 2400 m. This is where ecotourism and diving enthusiasts come with pleasure. On the coast is one of the most picturesque coral reefs in the world. The most famous resorts of Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea are:

  1. Jeddah is a port city, in which is located the ancient quarter of El Balad, erected from coral limestone in the V century BC. The facilities have a distinctive appearance and smell. In the village there are various mosques , museums, monuments, as well as the grave of Eve. Here comes the bulk of the pilgrims going to Medina or Mecca.
  2. Jizan is the center of the same administrative district, which borders on Yemen. In the city there is an airport , a port, the ruins of an Ottoman stronghold, the eastern market and a stunning beach . Here the arid and hot climate prevails, and the relief is expressed by occasional swings from fertile valleys to high mountains. The number of local residents is 105 198 people. They mainly deal with agriculture and grow sorghum, millet, barley, rice, papaya, mango and figs.
  3. Yanbu el Bahr is a large trading and oil loading port, in which large industrial enterprises and a plant desalting sea water are built. Here lives 188 000 people. The city has a rich history, so here you can see a variety of historical monuments.
  4. The city of King Abdullah - "economy-city", the area of ​​which is 173 square meters. km. This new resort, designed by the world's largest real estate company - Emaar Properties. It is planned to finish it by 2020. This place will help to diversify the national budget by attracting domestic and foreign investment. There are comfortable hotels with luxury rooms, a golf course, a yacht club, a hippodrome, a diving center, etc.
  5. Archipelago Farasan is a large group of islands that are of coral origin. This is a protected area where migratory birds spend their winter and Arab gazelles live.

Resorts of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf

Another great place to relax in the country is the east coast. Here you can fish, go on a yacht or cruise on comfortable ships. The most popular resorts are:

  1. Ed Dammam is the center of the administrative district of Ash Sharqiyah, where there is a major port, ranked 2nd in terms of transportation in Saudi Arabia. Here live 905,084 people, most of them profess the Shiite direction of Islam. The indigenous population is only 40%, and the rest of the population is made up of migrants from Syria, Pakistan, India, the Philippines and other eastern countries.
  2. Dahran or Ez-Zahran is the center of oil production. Here is the airport, the largest headquarters of the famous company Saudi Aramco, as well as the air and military bases of the United States. The city is home to 11,300 people, of which about 50% are Americans. Through the settlement there are international highways.
  3. El Khufuf - is located in the Al-Khasa oasis at an altitude of 164 m above sea level. The city is considered one of the main cultural centers of the state with a large number of parks, museums and mosques. There are several faculties (male: veterinary and agricultural, female: dental and medical) of the University of King Faisal. In the village there are 321 471 people, some of whom are representatives of the monarch's family.
  4. El Khubar - refers to the metropolitan district of Dammam. There are oil refineries and the famous bridge of King Fahd, thrown across the Persian Gulf and the islands of Jeddah and Umm-an-asan. It leads to Bahrain and is a complex of dams. Its length is 26 km.
  5. El-Jubail - is on the shore of the Persian Gulf in the richest region of Saudi Arabia. The city has about 200 thousand people, they work at the enterprises for the production of diesel fuel, gasoline, lubricating oil and other petrochemical products. This is one of the most comfortable resorts in the country, decorated with numerous gardens. There are stunning beaches with lagoons and high-speed trails. Near the village there are ruins of an ancient Christian temple, found in 1986. Visiting it is prohibited not only to local residents, but also to foreigners and even archaeologists.