Places to visit near

Abha

Abha is a city in 'Asir Province district, Saudi Arabia of about 210,886 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit: 166 mosques & dargahs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Jabal Sawda, Soudah and Asir National Park.

18.2164° N, 42.5053° EPop. 210,886

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Within 30 km184 places
Within 50 km210
Must-see11
Notable87
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Abha

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:08 pm

65 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Abha
  2. Mosque of the Caliphs 3mosque · 30 min
  3. Jama Ali Shablanmosque or dargah · 30 min
  4. Eid Musalla 1mosque or dargah · 30 min
  5. Asir National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  6. Jabal Sawdaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Abha
Today’s loopAbhaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Abha?

Jabal Sawda (viewpoint, about 19 km), Soudah (mosque or dargah, about 20 km), Lebanon Grand Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Yahya Mosque 1 (mosque, about 1 km), Al Rajhi Grand Mosque 2 (mosque, about 1 km), جسر القابل (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

210 places on Spotwander: 166 mosques & dargahs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 other attractions, 6 forts & heritage, 6 parks.

Which is the nearest dargah to Abha?

City Center Masjid, about 1 km by road; جامع لبنان (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Abha?

Shamsan شمسان, about 1 km by road; Nahran Mountain (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Abha?

Start in Abha, visit Mosque of the Caliphs 3, then Jama Ali Shablan, then Eid Musalla 1, then Asir National Park, then Jabal Sawda, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

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