Places to visit near

Al Aqţa‘

Al Aqţa‘ is a town in Marib Governorate district, Yemen. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage and 0 mosques & dargahs. The closest is Jibal Kharfan.

14.6622° N, 45.3512° E

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km58
Must-see0
Notable238
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Aqţa‘

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:08 pm

85 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 Al Aqţa‘
  2. Jibal Kharfanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Jabal al Jubaylviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Jabal Rihab Shurayhviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Jabal al `Urrviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Shi`b Qushamviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Al Aqţa‘
Today’s loopAl Aqţa‘StopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Aqţa‘?

Jibal Kharfan (viewpoint, about 10 km), Jabal al Jubayl (viewpoint, about 17 km), Shi`b Qusham (viewpoint, about 17 km), Shi`b Haraman (viewpoint, about 18 km), Jabal al `Urr (viewpoint, about 20 km), Jabal Rihab Shurayh (viewpoint, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Al Aqţa‘?

58 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al Aqţa‘?

Jibal Kharfan, about 10 km by road; Jabal al Jubayl (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Al Aqţa‘?

Hish Atbah, about 29 km by road; Hisn al `Amr (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Al Aqţa‘?

Start in Al Aqţa‘, visit Jibal Kharfan, then Jabal al Jubayl, then Jabal Rihab Shurayh, then Jabal al `Urr, then Shi`b Qusham, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.