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]]> When summer hits Saudi, the best place to beat the heat is to head to the Red Sea which is along the West coast of Saudi Arabia.

There are plenty of pristine public beaches that are secluded and tucked away from the city where you could go and spend the day or even a few nights.

Finding a spot where you could swim and camp should be done cautiously as there are some areas where it is not allowed or dangerous to swim in.

  1. Open Google Map (Satellite) and check which area seems to be sandy with corals.
  2. Check with the closest coast guard on the spots where you could camp and swim so you don’t waste your time wandering in areas that might not be allowed to swim or camp in.
  3. Drive along the coast and pick your camping spot.
  4. Go back to the nearest coast guard and inform them of your camping spot and provide an ID of a male who will be responsible for the campsite.
  5. The coast guard will give you a permit and a number to be placed on your campsite so they can identify each campsite.
  6. Set your camp and enjoy your time!

Coast guards constantly move back and forth to ensure safety. I never felt bothered and they were always helpful whenever I needed anything.

Here are the camping spots I have camped in recently.

Rabigh: https://goo.gl/maps/PLdfxoRWCSE1MZXz6

Umluj: https://goo.gl/maps/kFmPyNrsoP9rSXYo6

UPDATE: Beach camping is no longer allowed along all the coasts of Saudi Arabia. Individuals can sleep along the beach only with a sleeping bag and without a tent. Sometimes, you can get lucky if you are allowed by the coast guard to camp a couple of meters away from the shore.

Got questions? Comment below and I’ll happily answer them!

Rabigh Campsite

Rabigh Campsite

Rabigh Campsite

Rabigh Campsite

Umluj Campsite

Umluj Campsite

Umluj Campsite

Umluj Campsite

Umluj Campsite

Umluj Campsite

Photos by:

@photojunaid @shaggy23 @zee_tr @qairawan_sa @musaphoto

Here’s a quick preview of the Rabigh Campsite

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