Bahrain / مملكة البحرين – Let’s explore here

Bahrain is a beautiful island country in Western Asia close to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. It’s actually a set of about fifty islands, plus over thirty artificial islands. As an island, it doesn’t have any land borders, although the 15 mile long King Fahd Causeway connects Bahrain to Saudi Arabia.

It’s a very hot and very flat country, mostly composed of desert. The highest point is the Jabal al Dukhan hill (also known as the Mountain of Smoke), located in the middle of the country, at At 440 ft (134m) above sea level.

The population is around 1½ million people, with almost half living in the metropolitan area around the capital city, Manama.

What currency do they use in Bahrain?

In Bahrain they use the Bahraini Dinar. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is very widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are also readily accepted. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

They speak Arabic in Bahrain. English is also widely spoken.

What time zone is Bahrain in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Bahrain?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Bahrain?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

On our current journey we’ll be travelling from Qatar through Saudi Arabia to the capital, Manama. Hopefully this will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Bahrain?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Bahrain.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

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