Capital Governorate district, Bahrain

Places to visit near Sitrah

Sitrah is a town in Capital Governorate district, Bahrain, home to about 37,657 people. Within 50 km by road there are 262 places to visit — 97 mosques & dargahs, 21 forts & heritage, 17 museums and 13 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Sitra (2 km), Rifa Fort (9 km) and Al Fateh Grand Mosque (9 km).

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Sitrah at a glance

Location
Capital Governorate district, Bahrain
Population
about 37,657
Coordinates
26.1547° N, 50.6206° E
Places within 50 km
262 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Sitrah

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sitrah: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Sitrah

97 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sitrah. The closest is Sitra Grand Mosque (2 km); the best-known is Al Fateh Grand Mosque (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sitrah

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sitrah. The closest is Rifa Fort (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Sitrah

17 museums within 100 km of Sitrah. The closest is Golden Gallery (7 km); the best-known is Bait Al Quran (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sitrah

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sitrah. The closest is Sitra (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Sitrah

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sitrah. The closest is Tubli Bay (4 km); the best-known is Bahrain (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sitrah

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sitrah. The closest is Al Bahair Mini Canyon and Reserve (6 km); the best-known is Jabal Ad Dukhan (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Sitrah

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sitrah
  2. 2 km Sitra · river spot, Southern Governorate
  3. 10 km Rifa Fort · fort, Southern Governorate
  4. 12 km Adhari Park · park, Capital Governorate
  5. 6 km Sacred Heart Church · church, Capital Governorate
  6. 3 km Al Fateh Grand Mosque · mosque, Capital Governorate
  7. 9 km Back to Sitrah

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How to reach Sitrah

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    Within 15 km of Sitrah

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sitrah by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs9797Sitra Grand Mosque (2 km)
    Other attractions6970عين يوسف (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2128Rifa Fort (9 km)
    Museums1717Golden Gallery (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1314Sitra (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1114Tubli Bay (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1213Al Bahair Mini Canyon and Reserve (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens99Ayn Um Ishoom Garden (9 km)
    Churches77The Kingdom Hall (10 km)
    Temples33ISKCON Temple (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Atlanta 3 Pier (23 km)
    Parks11Adhari Park (11 km)

    Sitrah: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sitrah?

    Sitra (river spot, about 2 km), Rifa Fort (fort, about 9 km), Al Fateh Grand Mosque (mosque, about 9 km), Adhari Park (park, about 11 km), Sacred Heart Church (church, about 11 km), Khamis Mosque (mosque, about 12 km).

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

    262 places on Spotwander: 97 mosques & dargahs, 69 other attractions, 21 forts & heritage, 17 museums, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Sitrah?

    Sitra Grand Mosque, about 2 km by road; Imam Ali Mosque (AS) (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sitrah?

    Rifa Fort, about 9 km by road; Gudaibiya Palace (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Sitrah?

    Golden Gallery, about 7 km by road; Arabesque Art Gallery (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sitrah?

    Start in Sitrah, visit Sitra, then Rifa Fort, then Adhari Park, then Sacred Heart Church, then Al Fateh Grand Mosque, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sitrah?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Sitrah

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