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Travel to Saudi Arabia
The origin and spiritual habitat of Islam, Saudi Arabia is rich in attractions and exciting symbolism. For Muslims, the cities of Mecca and Medina, rich in Prophetic importance, have no equal, while the carved temples of Madain Saleh, well-known as the second Petra, and the classy rock art at Jubbah are the Kingdom's greatest pre-Islamic treasures. Enthralling Riyadh is a attraction for modern Saudi Arabia, while Jeddah's World Heritage coral architecture whisks you back to the history of this busy pilgrim port. The pure, azure waters of the Red Sea ache to be explored and in the south, the jewel in the Kingdom's crown, Asir, reveals wonderful mountain landscape where mysterious and amazing villages wait to be discovered.
Diving in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has the longest shoreline on the Red Sea - over 79 percent of the seas eastern shoreline - and a wealth of diving possibilities. From the Jordanian border on the northern Gulf of Aqaba to the Yemeni border in the far south, there are perhaps as many reefs in Saudi waters as the rest of the Red Sea combined. Unlike all of the other shores, they are nearly totally unexplored. Local dive sites are famous for a plenty of pelagic sea life, including a healthy population of sharks. Just beneath the surface you’ll discover unspoiled coral reefs containing at least 200 species of coral in diverse colors.
