Al-Shafiq tourist center sees surge in weekend

Al-Shafiq tourist center in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region saw surge in weekend visitors. Local residents and visitors from outside the region flocked to enjoy the mild weather. Located 150 kilometers north of Jazan city, west of Al-Darb commissionerate, Al-Shafiq is a beautiful blend of natural beauty and urban development. Al Shafiq Center is one of the prominent winter tourist destinations in Jazan, offering residents and visitors from nearby mountainous areas the opportunity to enjoy swimming, fishing, family picnics, beach games and camping on the beach. It also offers visitors the opportunity to watch the sunset and take excellent photographs, in addition to hosting numerous events and tourism programs along its approximately 20-kilometer-long coastline. Development and investment projects by Al Shafiq Municipality in Jazan are helping to diversify the tourism offer. These include family areas on the beach, public parks, green area seating areas, open activity zones, walkways, children’s play areas, restaurants, cafes and kiosks, as well as facilities for renting recreational equipment.