Notable viewpoint · Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
A`bal
عبل ابن غضيان
A`bal is a viewpoint in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.
A`bal: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit A`bal
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach A`bal — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 21.66536, 42.68091. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near A`bal
- Al Ya`ayim · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~11 km
- Abal Dharman · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~37 km
- As Safirah · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~38 km
- عرق الثمام · beach · Makkah Region · ~51 km
- Adh Dhi'ab · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~53 km
- Kawr Majami · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~56 km
- Ar Ri` · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~59 km
- عرق القلب · beach · Makkah Region · ~60 km
- Abu Sunayn · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~60 km
- Qasr Ibn Samil · fort · Makkah Region · ~60 km
- عرق ام ارطى · beach · Makkah Region · ~61 km
- عرق الخليج · beach · Makkah Region · ~63 km
- Al Qunsuliyah · fort · Makkah Region · ~63 km
- عرق ام الشنان · beach · Makkah Region · ~63 km
- عرق ام المراهي · beach · Makkah Region · ~64 km
- عرق العمياء · beach · Makkah Region · ~65 km
- عرق الدويرة · beach · Makkah Region · ~68 km
- عرق كتيفة · beach · Makkah Region · ~74 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near A`bal
- Al Ya`ayim · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~11 km
- Abal Dharman · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~37 km
- As Safirah · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~38 km
- Adh Dhi'ab · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~53 km
- Kawr Majami · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~56 km
- Ar Ri` · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~59 km
- Abu Sunayn · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~60 km
- Abraq al Bara`im · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~90 km
- Abu Duray` · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~93 km
- Al Ahmar · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~101 km
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit A`bal?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near A`bal?
Nearby: Al Ya`ayim (viewpoint, 11 km), Abal Dharman (viewpoint, 37 km), As Safirah (viewpoint, 38 km), عرق الثمام (beach, 51 km), Adh Dhi'ab (viewpoint, 53 km), Kawr Majami (viewpoint, 56 km).
Is A`bal worth visiting?
A`bal is listed as a notable viewpoint in Saudi Arabia on Spotwander.