The Kingdom of the Two Seas or what is the official name of this country Bahrain is an Arab island nation, one of a kind, consisting of 33 islands, which are located in the Persian Gulf. Bahrain is a small but very rich country. The coastline of Bahrain is only 161 km. In this country, a lot of ride on camels and horses, engage in falconry, look at the Formula 1 race, play golf, see the oldest cultural monuments.
For citizens of Russia may obtain a visa to enter Bahrain, directly upon arrival. It is worth noting that in this country it’s categorically impossible to photograph government buildings, palaces, military facilities, oil and gas enterprises. If you want to take pictures of local residents, you should ask their permission.
Keep in mind that dress in Bahrain should be quite modest, since it is a Muslim country. But this does not apply to resort areas. You can be in beach clothes to easily visit any beach hotels, beach clubs and swimming pools. A lot of sun, so there will need hats and sunglasses. Well, the winter is pretty cool, so the sweater and jacket will not hurt. This is how local women prefer to dress. And modestly, and with taste, and saves from the sun.
The ultramodern architecture of the cities of Bahrain is organically intertwined with ancient mosques, forts and houses built in the past centuries. Bahrain has a large selection of five and four star hotels. It is better to stay in hotels whose category is not lower than 4 stars.
Bahrain has an abundance of all kinds of shops and shops where you can buy clothes and jewelry. In the center of the city of Manama is the Gold Market, where a huge selection of gold products is offered. Pottery can be purchased at the Yatama Souq special market in the city of Hamade. Pearls and items made of it are sold at pearl auctions and pearl farms. In Manama there are also modern shopping centers and complexes with shops and boutiques.
In Bahrain, you can visit the Barbara Temple – it is a complex consisting of three buildings, the Seyadi House in Muhharak, the Royal Graves complex, a camel farm near the village of Aali.
The nature of Bahrain deserves no less attention than architecture. This archipelago Hawar – consisting of 16 islands. The island of Muharraq with the historical monument of the house of Isa Bin Ali and the forts of Kalat-Arad and Abu-Mahir.
The Sakhir circuit, where the Formula 1 Grand Prix is held, is worth visiting for fans of shows. Championships are often held here, in which many famous Formula 1 pilots take part.
Also worth visiting is the Al-Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve, a wildlife park.
Water-skiing, yachting and sailing are very popular in Bahrain, there are excellent clubs for their followers.
For lovers of equestrian sports there are also special clubs. Here you can see the famous Arabian horses
Golf is very popular here. Rifa Golf Club is one of the best golf courses in the world. It has eighteen holes and is designed by Carl Lytton, one of the leading golf designers.
