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Attractions
Arad Fort
Situated on the Island of Muharraq, the Fort was built in
the 17th century and was used by the Omanis during their short
occupation of Bahrain in 1800. It is a fortification structure
overlooking the waterways giving access to Bahrain from his
side. The Fort is in a square shape with a circular tower
in each corner. It was also surrounded by a small moat that
used to be filled with water from wells especially dug for
this purpose. The Fort was used during the pre-Portuguese
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Al-Areen
Wildlife Park
Situated in the village of Zallaq, the Al-Areen Wildlife
Park is a must-see for nature lovers. Covering 8 square
kilometers, the sanctuary provides a natural habitat for
several kinds of plants and more than 500 species of animals
and birds. Guided tours are conducted within the sanctuary
where animals can be seen in their respective natural habitats. |
Hawar
Islands
Explore the unforgettable Hawar Islands which was declared
as a protected area. This special adventure will give you
a very close encounter of the globally important and famous
breeding sites of sea birds like Socotra Cormorant, Terns,
Osprey and the rare Sooty Falcon. The main island of Hawar
offers complete facilities for the visitor, from comfortable
resort-style accommodation to dining and a wealth of recreational
activities such as jet skiing, swimming and other water
sports. |
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Al-Jasra
Handicraft Center
Situated in the village of Al-Jasra, the center is a significant
tourist attraction, in recognition of the fact that the
ladies of this village are well-known for their skill in
palm weaving. The center consists of a number of rooms displaying
different traditional handicrafts such as cloth weaving,
pottery, Sadow (bedouin weaving), Kuwaiti models of traditional
living rooms and kitchens with their attractive traditional
furniture. |
Riffa
Golf Course
The 6,875 yards, par 72 championship standard 18-hole grass
course is purpose designed to be challenging and fair. Situated
in the Riffa Valley, the course follows the natural contours
of the land and harnessess the waters of the Al Hunayniyah
wadi to create the many water hazards which will challenge
the skills of the most experienced golfers.
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Desert
Camping
The camp comprises several different-sized tents accommodating
over 300 campers and is provided with all the tourist facilities.
Enjoy the Arabian nights under the moon and stars, under
the desert tent. Tourists may also enjoy camel riding, singing
and dancing around the evening campfire. A truly unique
experience from the bustle of city life. |
Recreational
Activities
Bahrain is a haven for water sports enthusiasts. Swimming,
scuba diving, snorkelling, wind surfing, sailing, pearl
diving and fishing are all available.
www.golfbahrain.com
www.bahraindiving.com
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