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|  | In the Persian Gulf harbor of Manama on Bahrain's northeast coast, shouts of joy would fly through the air as pearl divers came up out of the azure waters with their finds. Manama, capital of Bahrain, is a magnet for people who love golden sand beaches and the sea.
Underwater treasures
Superb coral reefs, strange fish (barracuda, dugong), sunken wrecks: divers, you won't be disappointed. The most experienced will want to explore one of the uninhabited islands of the archipelago.
Resort sports
Surrounded by one of the world's warmest seas, Bahrain has excellent nautical sports facilities. Choose from windsurfing, water-skiing, sea canoeing, banana boating. Facilities are particularly good at Al-Jaza'ir, an immense sandy beach. |
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| | Pearl divers
Harvest pearl oysters in the Marina of the Manama Aquatic center. If you're lucky and find a pearl, you get to keep it. Ready? Dive!
In the shade of date palms
Want a different, quiet place to chill? Head to Ain Adhari park a few kilometers from the capital where there is a natural spring water swimming pool. Paradise in the palm grove!
On the Emir's beach
At Az-Zallaq on the west coast, discover the beach where Sheikh Hamad loved to walk. Now named after him, it's easy to find. But check the calendar before you go: it's open to the public only on Fridays. |
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