Al Bahah

The Province of AL BAHAH is located roughly in the centre between the metropolitan region of Jeddah / Mecca / Taif in the west and the regional centre of Abha / Khamis Mushait in the south-west of the country, not far from the Yemeni border.

AL BAHAH is hardly considered the “hub of the world”, so the question arises as to why I consider this city and province of the same name worth mentioning in my blog. Well, there a few reasons for doing that.

Already its geographical proximity to Taif is an argument for “taking in” this area during a visit.

In addition, AL BAHAH, province and city, have long been a popular tourist destination among Saudis and citizens of neighbouring GCC states thanks to its pleasant temperatures and lush greenery. And that is exactly why it is now  increasingly being discovered by tourists from countries outside the Arabian Peninsula as a worthwhile destination, for example for a short break. Nature lovers and ‘pure’ city tourists alike will find something to suit their interests. The Saudi government has now recognised this and is increasingly investing in tourism in the province of AL BAHAH.

Hence, so much here defies the clichéd image of Saudi Arabia – no desert, but forested mountains; no sweltering heat, but pleasant to cool temperatures; and the considerable distance from the centralised power in Riyadh, which is reflected in the lives of the Saudis who call this place home. In short, AL BAHAH is a worthwhile detour, allowing you to explore the city and province quite well in two to four days.