Places to visit near

Al Qārah

Al Qārah is a town in Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia of about 9,106 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit: 131 mosques & dargahs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Jabal Qarah, Al-Shu'ba Mountain and Jawatha Mosque.

25.4167° N, 49.6667° EPop. 9,106

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Within 30 km183 places
Within 50 km189
Must-see10
Notable117
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Qārah

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

100 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 Qārah
  2. Jabal Arba`viewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Muhaires Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Qasr Sahudheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Jawatha Mosquemosque · 30 min
  6. Al-Asfar Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Al Qārah
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Qārah?

Jabal Qarah (viewpoint, about 3 km), Al-Shu'ba Mountain (viewpoint, about 3 km), Jawatha Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Muhaires Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Qasr Sahud (heritage site, about 10 km), Ibrahim's Palace (palace, about 11 km).

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

189 places on Spotwander: 131 mosques & dargahs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 1 beach, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest dargah to Al Qārah?

Zahra Mosque 4, about 1 km by road; Central Mosque (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al Qārah?

جبل القارة Al Qara Mountain, about 3 km by road; Jabal Qarah (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Al Qārah?

Start in Al Qārah, visit Jabal Arba`, then Muhaires Castle, then Qasr Sahud, then Jawatha Mosque, then Al-Asfar Lake, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.