Jazan, the Pearl of the South

Jazan (Arabic: جازان‎‎ jazān), also spelled Jizan, Gizan or Gazan, is a port city and the capital of Jizan Region, which lies in the southwest corner of Saudi Arabia and directly north of the border with Yemen. Jazan City is situated on the coast of the Red Sea and serves a large agricultural heartland that has a population of 1.5 million, according to a 2010 census. The area is noted for its high-quality production of tropical fruits like mango, figs, and papaya.

Jazan has one of the largest mega projects market in the kingdom with significant infrastructure projects worth many billions of dollars. Saudi Aramco is building a 400,000 bpd refinery with associated terminal facilities on the Red Sea near Jazan, scheduled for completion in late 2016.

Discover Jazan’s splendor on your next vacation, during which you can visit the most important places and historical heritage locations. You can allocate time for a walk around the high castles located in the backdrop of the picturesque nature, where you will live the most beautiful experiments and identify the ancient villages you will not see again in your life.  You are now in Jazan, the Pearl of the South.

Dedicate your day to cruise that begins with your marching to the ferry office, then travel by sea to the Farasan Island.  Here you are invited to visit Al-Najdi House, one of the most beautiful houses built in the island’s style.

Al-Najdi House is characterized by elaborately designed and magnificent inscriptions. You will embrace the history when you whenever you enter a Al-Najdi Mosque, which is characterized by the beauty of its design and inscriptions. 

The history of Farasan Island can be recognized through viewing the Turkish castles that were built by the Turks. 

At the end of the day, you will go on a beautiful picturesque cruise around the shores of Farasan Island that are surrounded by magnificent mangroves. Your trip is not complete without a visit to the beautiful blue beaches of the Fursan Island.

Jazan Port can found on google maps on these coordinates: 16.887820, 42.535241