Al-Qura Governorate in Al-Baha Region combines striking natural scenery with deep-rooted heritage, drawing visitors to its forests, heritage sites and rural farms in cool weather. Development projects have improved its infrastructure, municipal services and public parks.
Eng. Moussa Al-Zahrani, President of Al-Qura Municipality, said the municipality has mobilized its resources under a summer operating plan covering cleaning, environmental sanitation, preventive health and full maintenance.
Five tourist sites have been prepared: Tharwa National Park, covering 750,000 square meters with green spaces, an open theater, a children's theater, family seating, footpaths and play areas; Nakhal National Park at 77,371 square meters; Sabiha Park at 42,502 square meters; Al-Mostashfa Park at 15,427 square meters; and Al-Ashtaa Garden at 10,410 square meters.
He added that a 1,610-meter walkway has been built at Tharwa National Park and a 2,037-meter walkway at Al-Ashtaa for those who enjoy exercise and leisure.
The governorate, the northern gateway to Al-Baha Region, also offers rural farms, resorts and heritage villages such as Bakhroush Village and Al-Atawilah Heritage Village, as well as rural lodges, cafés and camping sites.


