Hawar Islands, Archipelago in Southern Governorate, Bahrain.
The Hawar Islands form an archipelago with sandy beaches and rocky shores in Bahrain's southern waters of the Persian Gulf. This group of islands features varied coastal landscapes, with flat expanses and scattered elevated areas across its expanse.
The first known permanent settlement came from the Dawasir tribe in the early 1800s. This early presence set the course for human activity on these islands across the following centuries.
The islands remain connected to seafaring traditions and the local way of life that has developed over generations. Walking through the areas open to visitors, you notice how the sea and the land shape daily routines and practices.
Reaching these islands requires boat transport from mainland Bahrain, and access is limited to certain zones for visitors. It is worth checking conditions and available transport options before planning a visit.
These islands host large numbers of Socotra cormorants, a seabird species that few visitors expect to see in this region. The presence of Arabian gazelles and sea turtles adds to the natural richness that makes the location ecologically significant.
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