The Red Sea: A Piece Of Wonder In Saudi Arabia's Heart

Dive into the largely untouched gems, collectively known as The Red Sea.

Saudi Tourism Edited by Updated: Aug 22, 2024, 5:20 pm
The Red Sea: A Piece Of Wonder In Saudi Arabia's Heart

The Red Sea: A Piece Of Wonder In Saudi Arabia's Heart (Image: Visit.saudi.com)

The Red Sea destination in Saudi Arabia is an archipelago of 90 pristine islands, with less explored and untouched beaches, dormant volcanos, sweeping desert dunes, mountain canyons, and historical cultural sites, all surrounded by the world’s fourth-largest barrier reef system. This is considered one of the most beautiful spots and must be visited if you are planning to explore Saudi Arabia.

This sustainable destination, spanning over 28,000 square kilometres, aims to have a positive impact on the environment, society, and economy. To achieve this, 75% of the islands will remain untouched, with nine designated as special conservation zones.

Here, single-use plastics are banned, and you can enjoy the verdure having an on-site nursery which provides over 25 million plants. The destination will operate with zero waste to landfill and zero carbon footprint, with visitation capped at one million per year to ensure environmental targets are met.

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This exquisite place with a calming breeze, offers unprecedented accessibility, world-class dining, adventure, and entertainment, The Red Sea is committed to both the planet and its guests, pushing beyond conservation to explore innovative ways to regenerate the natural ecosystem.

Let’s see, how we can explore the underwater wonder

Diving Spots

The Red Sea bestows you a chance to discover one of the world’s largest and least explored coral reefs. If you are keen to dive into this oceanic realm, the Red Sea is full of wonders and keeps you in awe with its rich diversity, habitats, flora and fauna taking you to the underwater heaven. It is also home to 314 species of coral and 280 species of fish, hawksbill turtles, dugongs, dolphins, sharks, and numerous sea birds.

 Destination for all in any climate

Visitors can enjoy life-changing experiences at The Red Sea regardless of the climate and without worrying about the scorching weather due to its coastal and northern location. The temperature goes up to 32 °C, but not beyond, as this balmy weather may aid guests in exploring The Red Sea’s vast and diverse area. Its coastal location attracts travellers leaving them to experience all under a single umbrella, ranging from island gateways to desert adventures and mountain retreats along with scrumptious food and beverages to devour from its authentic restaurants.

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