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Sunset at Al Shafa Mountain Park

A village in the mountains (2,200 - 2,500 meters above sea level). One way to experience views that you may not otherwise see in large parts of Saudi Arabia.

Best time: 17:25About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:12

    Al Shafa Mountain Park

    Arrive at Al Shafa Mountain Park and find a comfortable spot to settle in.

  2. 17:47

    Al Shafa Mountain Park

    Watch the sky shift colors as the golden light begins.

  3. 17:57

    Al Shafa Mountain Park

    See the sun set toward the WSW (or W/WNW depending on the season) over the landscape.

Local tip

There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate context for this location. Bring your own snacks and water, and check the route for transport to and from the park.

Check before you go

  • The park is at a high altitude (2,200 - 2,500 meters). Bring a jacket as it can be cool, especially in the evening.
  • Sunset times vary by season. On 15 January it is 17:57, on 15 April 18:37, on 15 July 19:03, and on 15 October 17:54.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ta'if (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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