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As Saffānīyah

As Saffānīyah is a town in Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia of about 7,014 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 10 mosques & dargahs, 37 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 forts & heritage. The closest is Ra's An Na`amah.

27.9708° N, 48.7300° EPop. 7,014

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see0
Notable34
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from As Saffānīyah

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:30 pm

80 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 As Saffānīyah
  2. Abar Abu Khuwaymahheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Abar Umm As Suwadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Abar Abu Irjilheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Abar al Magharahheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ra's As Saffaniyahbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in As Saffānīyah
Today’s loopAs SaffānīyahStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near As Saffānīyah?

Ra's An Na`amah (beach, about 3 km), Abar al Magharah (heritage site, about 7 km), Ra's As Saffaniyah (beach, about 8 km), Abar Abu Khuwaymah (heritage site, about 16 km), Abar Umm As Suwad (heritage site, about 23 km), Abar Abu Irjil (heritage site, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of As Saffānīyah?

90 places on Spotwander: 10 mosques & dargahs, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 16 beaches & coast, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest dargah to As Saffānīyah?

Mosque 690, about 6 km by road; Marzuqah Al Aazmi Mosque (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to As Saffānīyah?

Hazm al Qulayb, about 7 km by road; Huzum al Mafruqah (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from As Saffānīyah?

Start in As Saffānīyah, visit Abar Abu Khuwaymah, then Abar Umm As Suwad, then Abar Abu Irjil, then Abar al Magharah, then Ra's As Saffaniyah, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

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