Ras Tanura
City in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Ras Tanura is a city and semi-governorate in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia located on a peninsula extending into the Persian Gulf, Even though the closest governorate is Qatif and geographically it can be considered part of Qatif, the city is de facto under the administration of the Jubail governorate. The name Ras Tanura applies both to a gated Saudi Aramco employee compound and to an industrial area further out on the peninsula that serves as a major oil port and oil operations center for Aramco, the largest oil company in the world. Today, the compound has about 3,200 residents, with a few Americans and British expats.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 26.707, 50.067
- Timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Ras Tanura
In Saudi Arabia, Ras Tanura stands out as a destination. The activity mix leans towards water sports, sports and nature. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Ras Tanura
Water Sports in Ras Tanura
(5)Water Sports lovers get Bodyboard, Paddle, Paddleboarding, Surf and Windsurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ras Tanura. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Ras Tanura
(2)Under sports, Ras Tanura is tagged with Skateboard and Slopes. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Ras Tanura's own activity tags.
Nature in Ras Tanura
(1)Under nature, Ras Tanura is tagged with Lakes. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Ras Tanura's own activity tags.
More to do in Ras Tanura
(2)Our data lists Fishing and Secret as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ras Tanura's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Ras Tanura
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Saudi Arabia first, then drive or cycle into Ras Tanura. The local time zone is Asia/Riyadh.
Similar destinations
Places near Ras Tanura that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ras Tanura known for?
- Ras Tanura is mainly a destination for water sports, sports and nature, set in Saudi Arabia.
- What can you do in Ras Tanura?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Paddle, Paddleboarding, Surf and Windsurfing in Ras Tanura. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ras Tanura?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Ras Tanura located?
- Administratively, Ras Tanura sits in Saudi Arabia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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