Al Shafa
الشفا
A highland mountain area about 2,200 m above sea level, south of Taif, with terraced orchards, mountain villages and viewpoints everywhere. It is cooler than the city in summer. The name of the place is الشفا.
Al-Shafa (الشفا) lies on the Sarawat Mountains about 30 km south of central Taif and is one of the highest inhabited areas in the Hejaz. Along the mountain roads you'll find dry-stone terraces, orchards of peach, apricot and pomegranate, honey stalls and traditional stone-house villages, as well as viewpoints overlooking the clouds and deep valleys. There are also camel rides, zip lines, toboggan runs and a number of mountain resorts. Weekends in summer are busy with local visitors. The drive takes about 40 minutes, and the road has tight bends, so keep your speed down.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ikrima Dam
- Al Rudaf Park
- Al-Kou Mosque
- Bait Kaaki
- Abdullah ibn Abbas Mosque
- Shubra Palace
- Al Hada Mountain & Road
- Taif Rose Farms (Bin Salman Farm)