Farasan Islands

The Farasan Islands are a small series of about 80 coral islands off the coast of the southern province of Jazan. The island is a haven for exploring the peaceful life of the Red Sea, and it is known for its white beaches and bucolic landscapes. Diving and snorkeling are two activities available in Saudi Arabia. The Sabeans, Romans, Aksumites, Ottomans, and Arabs, as well as other human activity dating back to the first millennium BC, have made their mark on history.

The island is noted for its magnificent biodiversity as a marine sanctuary, in addition to its human history. Osprey, Sooty Falcon, Pink-Backed Pelican, Red-Billed Tropic, White-Eyed Gull, Saunders Little Tern, Crab Plover, and Flamingos can be spotted on the island's mangrove woods, and Osprey, Sooty Falcon, Pink-Backed Pelican, Red-Billed Tropic, White-Eyed Gull, Saunders Little Tern, Crab Plover, and Falcon. Don’t hesitate to spend a trip to one of the most beautiful islands in Saudi Arabia!

Location: Jazan Province