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Ar Rifā‘

Ar Rifā‘ is a town in Southern Governorate district, Bahrain of about 79,550 people. Within 50 km by road there are 261 places to visit: 93 mosques & dargahs, 21 forts & heritage and 17 museums. The must-see places are Rifa Fort, Adhari Park and Sitra.

26.1300° N, 50.5550° EPop. 79,550

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Within 30 km259 places
Within 50 km261
Must-see35
Notable239
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Rifa Fort, fort near Ar Rifā‘
Must-see

Rifa Fort

Fort · 2 km

Must-see

Adhari Park

Park · 10 km · Capital Governorate

Sitra, river spot near Ar Rifā‘
Must-see

Sitra

River spot · 10 km

Places near Ar Rifā‘ by type

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One day from Ar Rifā‘

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:29 pm

69 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 Ar Rifā‘
  2. Adhari Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Qal'at al-Bahrainheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Al Fateh Grand Mosquemosque · 30 min
  5. Sitrariver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Jabal Ad Dukhanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ar Rifā‘
Today’s loopAr Rifā‘StopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ar Rifā‘?

Rifa Fort (fort, about 2 km), Adhari Park (park, about 10 km), Sitra (river spot, about 10 km), Khamis Mosque (mosque, about 11 km), Jabal Ad Dukhan (viewpoint, about 13 km), Al Fateh Grand Mosque (mosque, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ar Rifā‘?

261 places on Spotwander: 93 mosques & dargahs, 72 other attractions, 21 forts & heritage, 17 museums, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest dargah to Ar Rifā‘?

Masjid Alferdos, about 1 km by road; جامع الغتم (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ar Rifā‘?

Rifa Fort, about 2 km by road; دوار ابوطالب (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ar Rifā‘?

Start in Ar Rifā‘, visit Adhari Park, then Qal'at al-Bahrain, then Al Fateh Grand Mosque, then Sitra, then Jabal Ad Dukhan, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.