Jeddah
Jeddah ranks first in the list of the most beautiful coastal towns in Saudi Arabia. On the western coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Jeddah, also known as the "bride of the Red Sea," is a significant port and metropolitan hub with views of the Red Sea. Jeddah, the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia after Riyadh, is an ancient trading port that serves as an essential entryway to Mecca. It is located on the maritime trade route that links the Mediterranean with India, the Arabian Peninsula, and Southeast Asia.
Jeddah's geographic location has traditionally made it an ideal commercial port for cargo ships traveling the Red Sea. The city's old souks are a testament to a long history of marine interchange and trade. Additionally, Jeddah is one of the ports that are most accessible to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest places in Islam, where physically capable Muslims are obligated to make a pilgrimage at least once in their lifetimes. The city was selected as the preferred landing location for pilgrims by the Caliph 'Uthman in 646 AD.
TripAdvisor rating: 5.0/5.0
Location: central Hejaz region, western Saudi Arabia.
