Bahrain Tourism – Useful Fact Sheet  for a Holiday in the Land of Pearls

Holiday in the land of Pearls
Guest Post by: Starlie Vincet

[box style=”rounded”]Make sure you click here to like > Daily Green Post on Facebook < to be updated every time we find new tips on helping the environment, plus exciting and innovative new ways to help you and your family.[/box]

Introduction of Bahrain

[unordered_list style=”arrow”]

• Bahrain is an island country located on the western side of Persian Gulf
• It lies to the east, south and southwest of Saudi Arabia, Iran and Qatar respectively
• The Qatar Bahrain Causeway linking Qatar and Bahrain is the longest marine causeway in the world
• The country is frequented by tourists who come to enjoy the authentic Arabic culture
• The culture is more relaxed, making Bahrain a social mecca
• It has an extensive shopping activity that has enabled the country develop to a middle class status
• The country has oil reserves and established oil refinery facilities
• The country’s economy also depends on banking and entertainment sectors
• Pearl diving has been a source of income to many communities in the country
• Non-citizens of the US, who are temporary staying in the US, can visit the country with help of ESTA or Visa

[/unordered_list]

History of Bahrain

[unordered_list style=”green-dot”]

• In the ancient times, Bahrain had copper deposits especially around the Oman, Tigris and Euphrates areas
• It has been ruled by Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians and Arabs
• The country started producing oil in 1930 which diversified its economy
• Before discovery of oil, pearl diving contributed greatly to the economic foundation of the country

[/unordered_list]

Holiday in Bahrain

[unordered_list style=”tick”]

• Bahrain is a great destination for perfect holidays that people long for
• It is a country full of attraction spots, thriving nightlife and stunning leisure activities
• Food and accommodation are readily available in the country

[/unordered_list]

Some of the attractions people would enjoy while having holidays in Bahrain are discussed below:

Pearl diving

[unordered_list style=”tick”]

• The Bahrain pearls are the finest in the world
• The thrilling activity takes place between June and September
• Divers normally submerge themselves in water to collect oyster’s
• After a considerable number of dives, divers emerge to rest, drink coffee and warm themselves
• In addition to the pleasure the divers get from the activity, they also get a share of the money received from the pearls’ sales
• The oyster beds have currents that make the activity more relaxing
• Pearl diving is an example of utilization of the resources of the sea and peoples’ contribution to the environment
• It also shapes the cultural identity of Bahrain society

[/unordered_list]

Forts and Museums

[unordered_list style=”star”]

• The Qala’at al-Bahrain fort is a World Heritage Site
• The Bahrain National Museum is a large building with plenty of artifacts
• The Abu Mahir, Arad and Sheikh Salman bin Ahmad Al Fateh forts facilitate cultural events and protect the western culture
• Other attractive museums include: Al Oraifi, Beit al Quran, currency and Oil museums

[/unordered_list]

Beaches and Tree of Life

[unordered_list style=”tick”]

• The beaches’ water is usually warm and calm, making it suitable for swimming
• Bird watching, horse riding and scuba diving are also popular with tourists
• The Tree of Life, which has grown for more than 400 years in the Sakhir desert, is a great attraction spot in Bahrain

[/unordered_list]

Infrastructure and Accommodation

[unordered_list style=”arrow”]

• Tourists can get into Bahrain through the Bahrain International Airport
• Citizen of other countries must obtain Visa before getting into the country
• US residents can apply for ESTA online before jetting into the country
• The road network of the country is well developed, with multiple highways
• Bahrain has numerous places offering accommodation, especially in the Manama, the country’s capital city
• The country has many restaurants, cafes and stalls offering a wide variety of foods

[/unordered_list]

Conclusion:

Bahrain is a country that has respectful cultural practices. The climate is also good for people on holidays. Generally, Bahrain is a great destination for people to enjoy their holidays.

By: Starlie Vincet of EstaVisas

[box style=”rounded”]Make sure you click here to like > Daily Green Post on Facebook < to be updated every time we find new tips on helping the environment, plus exciting and innovative new ways to help you and your family.[/box]

I hope you have found this article – Holiday in the Land of Pearls – informative, and you will share your own experiences below in the comment box and please take the time to click on the share button, many thanks; see more articles on The Daily Green Post home page.