List of beaches in Qatar
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Qatar is a peninsula with a 563 kilometre-long coastline, numerous small islets, sandbars, and reefs. It is a popular destination with tourists in the Gulf Cooperation Council.[1][2]
This is a list of beaches in Qatar.
Al Ghariyah beach is located 80 km north of Doha.
Khor Al Adaid is located near the Qatar-Saudi Arabia border. The holiday season lasts eight months.
80 km West of Doha, Dukhan is the centre of Qatar’s onshore oil industry and at the beginning of the 20th century had the only aircraft landing strip in the country.
Located 80 km north of Doha,[3] Fuwairit beach has cliffs bordering a fine sandy bay with strange shapes in the rock face.
Zubarah beach is located near the Zubarah archaeological site, but is open only to those on guided tours.[4]
The road to the Ras Abrouq beach is 70 km west of Doha.[3] Ras Abrouq is also known as (Bir Zekreet), it is a favourite beach spot for weekend campers in Qatar.
90 km west of Doha,[3] Umm Bab beach is also known as “Palm Tree Beach” because of the small cluster of palms at the end of the road alongside the small breakwater.
Maroona beach is located 80 km north of Doha.[3]
Al Thakhira is town with a nearby beach and island with mangroves.
Al Farkiya Beach is located on Al Khor Town Road in Al Khor and offers many facilities for visitors, including a garden.
As its name suggests, Simaisma beach is family-oriented, clean and safe. It is located in the north side of Doha.
Al Wakra, the village is situated 10 km south of Doha, and the beach is about 15 km southeast of the village center. The family beach is known for mangroves and little fishes.
Sealine Beach is located in Mesaieed, approximately 36 kilometres south of the capital, Doha. Sealine Beach is a great spot for fishing and camping, especially during the winter season.
Al Kharij Beach is located in Umm Bab, this family beach is also known as Palm Tree Beach for its cluster of palm trees.
Dukhan Beach is located in Dukhan, approximately 80 kilometres west of the capital, Doha. Dukhan Beach is known for surfing, swimming and to watch fish and crabs.
Katara Beach is located in cultural village in Doha. Katara beach offers a selection of watersport activities. On weekdays, the beach is open from 9:30 am to sunset, while on weekend is open till 9:30pm.
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