Hamad Town

Nature

Bahrain Island

The largest island in the Bahrain archipelago, home to most of the country's territory and population. It naturally serves as the base for exploring Bahrain.

Nature

Mountain of Smoke

The Mountain of Smoke is Bahrain's highest point, a limestone hill rising 134 meters above sea level. From the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view taking in the whole of Bahrain Island.

Temples & religious sites

Khamis Mosque

Known as Bahrain's first mosque, it is said to have originally been built during the Umayyad era. Over the following centuries, minarets were added one after another, giving it a long, layered history.

Nature

Tubli Bay

Tubli Bay lies on the eastern side of Bahrain, between Bahrain Island and Sitra Island. Situated south of the Manama peninsula, it holds Nabih Saleh Island within its waters, making it a great spot to enjoy a calm coastal view.

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia

A Roman Catholic cathedral that opened in 2021, considered the largest Catholic church on the Arabian Peninsula. As the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia, it offers a striking example of Catholic architecture in a Muslim-majority region.

Castles & palaces

Al-Sakhir Palace

Al-Sakhir Palace stands in the desert area of Sakhir in western Bahrain, near the Bahrain International Circuit. It's a good spot to admire palace architecture rising in the middle of the desert.

Zoos & aquariums

Mohamed bin Zayed Nature Reserve

The only land-based site among Bahrain's five protected areas, it operates as both a nature reserve and a zoo. It's a great place to enjoy nature while getting an up-close look at a variety of animals.

Temples & religious sites

Al Darah Mosque

Al Darah Mosque is regarded as one of the oldest mosques in the Bilad Al Qadeem area. It was built by a Shia cleric, with an inscription recording its construction in 1741.