Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia

Places to visit near Tārūt

Tārūt is a town in Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia, home to about 85,371 people. Within 50 km by road there are 269 places to visit — 241 mosques & dargahs, 8 forts & heritage, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tarout Castle (3 km), Qatif Castle (5 km) and Al Faihani Palace (6 km).

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Tārūt at a glance

Location
Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia
Population
about 85,371
Coordinates
26.5733° N, 50.0403° E
Places within 50 km
269 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Tārūt

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Mosques & dargahs near Tārūt

245 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tārūt. The closest is Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque in Qatif (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tārūt

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tārūt. The closest is Tarout Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tārūt

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tārūt. The closest is Tarout Island (2 km); the best-known is Jazirat Halat Za`al (14 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Tārūt

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tārūt. The closest is White Sand Beach (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tārūt

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tārūt. The closest is Jawan (21 km); the best-known is Jabal Umm Ar Ru'us (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Tārūt

3 museums within 100 km of Tārūt. The closest is Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Science and Technology Center (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tārūt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tārūt
  2. 1 km Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque in Qatif · mosque, Eastern Province
  3. 4 km Qatif Castle · heritage site, Eastern Province
  4. 9 km Al Faihani Palace · palace, Eastern Province
  5. 4 km Tarout Castle · heritage site, Eastern Province
  6. 13 km Jazirat Halat Za`al · river spot
  7. 14 km Back to Tārūt

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    All places near Tārūt by distance

    Within 15 km of Tārūt

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tārūt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs241245Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque in Qatif (1 km)
    Forts & heritage811Tarout Castle (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves59Tarout Island (2 km)
    Beaches & coast78White Sand Beach (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Jawan (21 km)
    Other attractions23Damman's Train Station (25 km)
    Museums13Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Science and Technology Center (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Modon Lake (49 km)
    Churches02كنيسة الجبيل (70 km)
    Temples01Barbar Temple (73 km)
    Parks01Adhari Park (82 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Mohamed Bin Zayed Nature Reserve (97 km)

    Tārūt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tārūt?

    Tarout Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Qatif Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Al Faihani Palace (palace, about 6 km), Jazirat Halat Za`al (river spot, about 14 km), Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque in Qatif (mosque, about 1 km), Al Mustafa Masjid (mosque, about 1 km).

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

    269 places on Spotwander: 241 mosques & dargahs, 8 forts & heritage, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 beaches & coast, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tārūt?

    Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque in Qatif, about 1 km by road; Al Mustafa Masjid (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tārūt?

    Tarout Castle, about 3 km by road; Qatif Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tārūt?

    Tarout Island, about 2 km by road; Fish Market Island (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tārūt?

    Start in Tārūt, visit Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque in Qatif, then Qatif Castle, then Al Faihani Palace, then Tarout Castle, then Jazirat Halat Za`al, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tārūt?

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

    Towns near Tārūt

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