Abyan Governorate district, Yemen

Places to visit near Raşad

Raşad is a town in Abyan Governorate district, Yemen. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Jabal Harir (56 km) and Jabal Jihaf (85 km).

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Raşad at a glance

Location
Abyan Governorate district, Yemen
Coordinates
13.7121° N, 45.3032° E
Places within 50 km
41
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Raşad

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Raşad: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Raşad

247 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Raşad. The closest is Jabal Bin Qumatah (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Raşad

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Raşad. The closest is Am Buram (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Raşad

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Raşad
  2. 14 km Marşad Pass · viewpoint, Abyan Governorate
  3. 5 km Jabal al Bada · viewpoint, Abyan Governorate
  4. 7 km Rahwat Maskabah · viewpoint, Abyan Governorate
  5. 13 km Jabal Bin Qumatah · viewpoint, Abyan Governorate
  6. 19 km Wadi Sadr · viewpoint, Lahij Governorate
  7. 17 km Back to Raşad

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From travellers near Raşad

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How to reach Raşad

    All places near Raşad by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Raşad by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints39247Jabal Bin Qumatah (7 km)
    Forts & heritage17Am Buram (44 km)
    Caves11كهف الحرض (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01سد الهجمة (87 km)
    Beaches & coast01Ra's Saylan (91 km)
    Other attractions01Bi'r Am Nakha`in (93 km)

    Raşad: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Raşad?

    Jabal Bin Qumatah (viewpoint, about 7 km), Rahwat Maskabah (viewpoint, about 11 km), Marşad Pass (viewpoint, about 14 km), Jabal al Bada (viewpoint, about 16 km), Wadi Sadr (viewpoint, about 17 km), Jabal Ahl Mansur (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Raşad?

    Jabal Bin Qumatah, about 7 km by road; Rahwat Maskabah (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Raşad?

    Am Buram, about 44 km by road; Am `Amud (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Raşad?

    Start in Raşad, visit Marşad Pass, then Jabal al Bada, then Rahwat Maskabah, then Jabal Bin Qumatah, then Wadi Sadr, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Raşad?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Raşad

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Raşad’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.