Thuwal
Village in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia
Thuwal is a coastal village in Jeddah Governorate, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia, situated along the coast of Red Sea in the Hejaz region. Thuwal is 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of King Abdullah Economic City and 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Jeddah.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 10,193
- Coordinates
- 22.283, 39.112
- Timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation
- 1 m
Overview of Thuwal
Set in Saudi Arabia, Thuwal is a low-key town. About 10,193 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are culture and sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Thuwal
Culture in Thuwal
(1)Our data lists Architectural Buildings as culture options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Thuwal.
Sports in Thuwal
(1)On the sports side, Thuwal offers Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Thuwal. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Thuwal
December to February is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Saudi Arabia plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Riyadh on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Thuwal that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thuwal known for?
- Travellers associate Thuwal with culture and sports. It sits in Saudi Arabia and counts about 10,193 residents.
- What can you do in Thuwal?
- Thuwal is tagged with Architectural Buildings and Skiing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Thuwal?
- December to February is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Thuwal located?
- Thuwal belongs to Saudi Arabia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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