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Empty beach on the Farasan Islands

Jazan

جازان

Saudi Arabia’s south-west corner: a free ferry to the coral Farasan Islands and Khawlani coffee grown on steep mountain terraces.

Best time to visitNov – Mar
Recommended stay3 days
Weather26–33°C in winter
Destination typeCoast & mountains
Popular forFarasan Islands, Khawlani coffee, Fifa mountains
Nearest airportKing Abdullah bin Abdulaziz (GIZ)
Things to do

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Attractions

The places to see

Empty beach on the Farasan IslandsOpen now
Beach

Farasan Islands

A marine reserve of coral islands, gazelles and empty beaches.

Jazan · 60 km from centreFerry daily
Terraced Fayfa Mountains, JazanOpen now
Nature

Fifa Mountains

Terraced peaks with homestays and misty viewpoints.

Jazan · 84 km from centreOpen daily
Khawlani coffee farmsSeasonal
Food

Khawlani coffee farms

A UNESCO-listed coffee tradition — pick, roast and taste.

Jazan · 83 km from centreOct – Feb harvest
Historic fort in JazanOpen now
Heritage

Jazan Heritage Village

Traditional huts, crafts and food of the Tihama coast.

Jazan · 1 km from centre4pm – 11pm
Where to stay

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Tours & experiences

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Suggested itineraries

How to spend your time

Day 1The highlights
09:00Farasan Islands
12:30Lunch with local dishes
15:00Fifa Mountains
18:00Farasan Islands boat day
Travel information

Getting to Jazan

By airKing Abdullah bin Abdulaziz (GIZ) · 20 min
By trainNo rail
By roadAbha 3h
Getting around locallyCar rental; free ferry to Farasan
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