Fuwairit Beach
Fuwairit Beach is located 85 kilometers north of Doha, towards Al Shamal Road, with white sandy beaches and a tranquil aquamarine sea.
It is a protected area as it is a nesting site for Haksbill Turtle and therefore closed during the nesting season from about May to September. It is an ideal place to pitch a tent, have a barbecue with friends/family and enjoy the vast white sandy beach.
From winter to spring it is ideal for kitesurfing and you can find many sport jumpers and flip-floppers. Please note that the apartment does not offer bathroom facilities and is approximately 10 minutes drive from the nearest gas station.
Also, there are no stores or stalls selling food or drinks, so it is best to bring your own. Access has improved and although you can get to the beach by car, it is recommended that you take a 4×4.
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Al Gharya Beach
Al Gharya Beach is located north of Fuwairit Beach.
The coastline is rockier than Fuwairit and there are seasonal plants floating on the beach.
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It is not as crowded as Fuwairit Beach, as there are usually more locals than tourists along the coastline.Al Gharya Resort offers rooms and facilities, however, the property is neglected and reviews are mixed.
Outside the resort is a family-only beach with thatched gazebos and picnic tables.
Once plots are rented, occupants can temporarily erect fences to divide the campsites, which are filled with tents, ATVs, boats, generators, and even some covered with climbing walls and farm animals. In the summer, the campsites are dismantled and the coast is open for walking and camping.
Zakreet
Zakreet is a village whose name comes from the Arabic word “zikra” meaning “memory” and is located on the northwest coast of Qatar near Doha’s Dukhan, about 80 kilometers northwest of Doha.
It is sparsely populated and there are no restaurants or restroom facilities in the area, so it is best to bring your own food and drink. Interesting rock formations highlight the tranquil beaches that await you.
The roads are sandy and soft in several areas, so a 4×4 is highly recommended. ensure a visit to the “Lost City”, which contains reconstructed ruins on top of limestone cliffs overlooking the sea. This location offers a stunning landscape, perfect for a photo backdrop. The area is also home to Film City, a replica of the town building from the Arabian TV series “Son of the Wolf”.
Located in the middle of the desert and surrounded by palm trees, it has long been abandoned except for a night watchman and a few entrepreneurs selling drinks and snacks.