Shada Archaeological Palace, Abha

Home to some of the best waterfalls in the city of Abha, the Waterfall Park is one of the best places that you can visit here, since it involves adventure as well as relaxation, and offers an experience like no other. The Park is home to some of the city’s most famous seasonal waterfalls that cascade down from the mountains to the estuary within the Tuhama Valley. The Park is also a great place to plan picnics, take relaxing strolls or indulge in nature photography.

The Fog Walkway is one of the most beautiful natural wonders and sites to visit in all of Saudi Arabia. Located in the mountaintops in the southern city of Abha, this mesmerising attraction offers visitors the feeling of walking in the midst of clouds and fog. The walkway overlooks the magnificent Tihama mountains, and remains cool and foggy all through the year, offering visitors an experience like no other.

Visiting the city of Abha? Don’t forget to explore the famous Art Street here, and enjoy a journey through the city’s rich culture and creativity. Lined with jacaranda trees, suspended umbrellas, parks, fountains and around 10 amazing galleries, the Art Street is also one of the most unique places to visit in the city.

Built in the 1820s, Shada Archaeological Palace is one of the oldest buildings in Abha, in addition to being the erstwhile residence of the region’s royalty and other administrative officials. The palace has also served as the residence for one of the governors of Saudi and has now been turned into a museum. Here, you can find a wide array of ancient furniture, antiques, local handicrafts, antique coins, manuscripts, and a lot more.

Built over a one-kilometre-long lake, the 300-metre Abha Dam is one of the best attractions that you can visit in the city of Abha. With majestic mountains acting as its backdrop, the dam also plays a significant role in protecting the terrain of this region. Surrounded by dense forests, the dam also overlooks the Al Sadd Garden, and is a great place to take walks around. The dam is a perfect spot to indulge in several adventure activities, including water games and more.

Asir National Park is one of the most unspoilt wilderness areas in all of Saudi Arabia, in addition to being the country’s first national park surpassing an area of 1,600 square kilometres. Furthermore, it is also the home of more than 300 species of birds and animals. Dating back to the late 1980s, the national park boasts of various picnic as well as camping sites, in addition to nature trails, hiking paths and more.