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City break in Medina. Active leisure ideas for Medina - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Madinah, Al haram at night Medina is the largest pilgrimage center in the world. For this reason, the city cannot offer a variety of entertainment venues. Nevertheless, its guests can diversify their leisure activities by walks and visiting local shopping centers, which are among the biggest in the country. Dozens of branded stores and boutiques are presented in AI Noor Mall. Here you can buy fashionable modern clothes and interesting souvenirs, as well as visit popular restaurants and cafes. The mall is equipped with several beautiful recreation areas with benches, playgrounds and rides for children of different ages.
Historically, Medina's traditional cuisine doesn't offer a great variety of gastronomic resources. The arid climate did not allow local residents to cultivate crops traditional for many … Open
The main visitors to the shopping center are tourists, while the old market is still a favorite leisure destination for locals. People come here not only to do shopping but also to visit their favorite restaurants and cafes. All the market's restaurants are aimed specifically at local residents. They serve traditional dishes, you can always buy fresh pastries and have a cup of coffee. At the market, it will be interesting to pick up some souvenirs, many craft stalls welcome all comers.
In the midst of a hot day, you will have a good time in Rashed Mall. It is remarkable for its original snow-white design and decoration of public spaces with living plants and flowers. Once inside the mall, customers find themselves in an incredibly beautiful and cool oasis. Besides stores, there are many other interesting things in the shopping center. It offers a cafe with affordable prices where you can relax with the whole family, several children's playgrounds, and frequent children's parties. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Medina is known throughout the world for its unique Muslim shrines. The main guests of this city are pilgrims who come here from all over the world all year round. Most of the pilgrims visit … Open
Nature enthusiasts will be more interested in exploring the picturesque Yanbu Lakes Park located in the immediate vicinity of Medina. This park was formed around a series of beautiful lakes. These places are among the most picturesque in the region. Beautiful park areas are formed around the reservoirs. Here you can walk in the shade of slender palm trees and enjoy the peaceful water surface. Interesting landscape compositions are created on the lakeshores every year, and this is a great opportunity to take some spectacular pictures.
Maroko - Fez Nearby is another picturesque park called Al Fairouz. It is relatively small but still striking with a variety of interesting decorative plants and original landscape compositions. Saudi Arabia is characterized by a very arid climate, so the formation of such parks is a great challenge. Such natural zones are of great value to local residents.
Medina's main sights are world-famous Muslim shrines attracting pilgrims from all over the world. The main symbol of the holy city is Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, a mosque famous in legends. … Open
Desert tours, usually in jeeps, are very popular among outdoor enthusiasts. The seemingly lifeless desert hides a lot of interesting things, so such jeep rides promise to be very exciting. Tourists are offered tours of various durations. Some of them last just a few hours, while others may take several days. During long excursions, travelers will have the opportunity to visit Bedouin camps located near the city and get acquainted with their lifestyle. A special component of such tours is visiting camel markets. Like many hundreds of years ago, some local residents use them to move around the desert.
Around Medina, there are many interesting archaeological areas and sites, which are now available for excursions. Fans of hiking should head to the Khaybar area, where researchers discovered the ruins of ancient fort and city. It is situated in a hilly area, so hiking routes are built so that those following them have the opportunity to climb the main elevations. The hilltops offer a stunning view of the desert area and the ancient ruins. Given the local climate, it is best to go on a tour early in the morning.
1. If exploring religious shrines is not the only purpose of your trip, the best time to visit Medina is between November and February. During this period, there is the lowest concentration … Open
There are no nightclubs and bars in Medina, and alcohol can only be served here in some upscale restaurants. In fact, restaurants are the most popular evening spots for tourists. The ones located on the grounds of major hotels are open for longer hours. In the evening, they may arrange an interesting entertainment program for guests. Here you can listen to traditional and modern Arabic music, as well as watch dance performances. Anyway, vacations in Medina should not be limited to exploring religious sites only.
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You can go windsurfing and scuba diving at Silver Sands beach. Oia Beach Resort is stylized as a Greek beach. Many water sports, including kayaking, are available here. There is a diving school at Bhadur Resort beach in Jeddah. This is a private beach where you need to book places in advance. … Open
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City break ideas for neighbours of Medina

Guide to your best city break in Medina - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Medina - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Medina?' disappears immediately.
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