Hawar Islands
The Hawar Islands are in Bahrain, southeast of the main island near Qatar.
Islands
Hawar, Suwād al Janūbīyah, Suwād ash Shamālīyah, Rubud Al Sharqiyah, Rubud Al Gharbiyah and Muhazwarah (Umm Hazwarah).
Understand
In 2002, Bahrain applied to have the Hawar islands recognised as a World Heritage Site, due to their unique environment and habitat for endangered species. This site is home to many wildlife species and a very interesting place for birdwatchers and divers.
Get in
Daily 45-minute long boat trips from Manama are available.
Get around
See
Do
Hawar has its own hotel resort and watersports equipment available for hire.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- Hawar Beach Hotel (formerly Best Western and Tulip Inn Hawar Beach), ☏ +973 1764 1666. Pool, restaurant, breakfast included, fitness centre with gym.