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Farasan Islands (Jaza'ir Farasan) is a group of 84 islands (archipelago), under the administration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the Red Sea with its main island of Farasan which is 50 km off coast of Jizan. The main town of the island is Farasan. A number of uninhabited islands serve as breeding sites for large number of birds. In addition to it, it serves as a natural reserve for Arabian gazelles. Though not a green island, it has beautiful coastlines to spend silent hours and rich marine fauna to quench the thirst of a sea diver. 160 nautical miles (298 km) southwest of Farasan lies the Eritrean port of Massawa.

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Free Travel to the Island

Transportation to Farasan Island is free of cost, a gift from the King of Saudi Arabia.

Two ships are engaged in the service. One leaves Jizan Port at 7.30AM and the next at 3.30PM. Almost at the same time two ships leave the shore of Farasan to Jizan.

A ticket will be issued as you submit your identity card (Iqama/National ID/Passport) at the port counter. Tickets can be booked in advance during peak season.

An islet on the way to Farasan Island.
 
A few of such islets can be seen during your journey to Farasan Islands. Some of the islands are just bare rocks while some are sandy and surrounded by corals.

The sea is normally silent

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One of the beaches of Farasan.

Farasan's coral reefs and marine richness are a diver's paradise. It is home to a spectacular variety of organisms.

Ottoman Remnants

A gateway with decorative patterns and complex engravings is part of an archaeological site in the island

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Ancient Mosque entrance

Carefully carven out of stones, the sort of artistry is seen at Mosques, Houses and other buildings in the island.
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