in Bahrain

Muharraq

Bahrain's old royal capital, a UNESCO pearling trail of restored merchant houses, wind towers and traditional coffee shops.

Notable spots

Pearling Path
Culture
A UNESCO trail linking 17 restored pearling-era buildings.
Sheikh Isa bin Ali House
History
A 19th-century royal residence with elegant wind towers.
Siyadi House
History
Souq Al Qaisariya
Shopping

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Muharraq in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.

Photo: Muharraq — Kim Kash (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikimedia