Al Baha's lavishly green mountain landscape is characterized by forested slopes, fertile valleys and ancient qasbah, eye-catching stone watchtowers. Al Baha is also home to one of the most beautiful villages in Saudi Arabia: Thee Ain.

Southwestern Al Baha is more like the Pyrenees or Caucasus than the Middle East. The lavishly green mountain landscape is characterized by forested slopes and fertile valleys with apricot and pomegranate orchards.

Within driving distance of Al-Baha City, no less than forty high-altitude nature reserves fight for your attention. The wilderness of the Raghadan Forest Park has been curbed and made accessible to the public. At the top, a plateau awaits with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the winding King Fahd road, with its many hairpin turns. If you are lucky you will spot baboons on the slopes below.

Done? Then venture onto the landscaped grassy strip for the Saudi's number one leisure activity: an outdoor picnic or barbecue. Perhaps Raghadan Forest Park is a little too raked for you. In that case, drive on to Khairah Forest Park or Dhaher Ghadaa Park.