Title: Visit Southern Governorate: 2026 Travel Guide for Southern Governorate, Bahrain | Expedia.com

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# Southern Governorate

## Bahrain

![Al Dar Island showing general coastal views, tropical scenes and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532627998/1269d2a7-e813-4935-a923-3d0028baabe5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Zallaq featuring interior views and skydiving](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131103/1b37542a-8711-4244-84b6-840eb55e4c30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Al Jazaira Beach which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6099770/8237432b-6dca-4736-b143-ad115bcd5181.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Zallaq which includes a fountain, a pond and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131103/af7c1502-5019-4782-bfcb-c07a7d213717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Zallaq](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131103/ee675db0-d30d-41af-89ce-f351e0eeb5c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Southern Governorate

[Zallaq

Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Sea

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Enjoy this resort-like town on the western coast of Bahrain, beloved for its wildlife park, impressive mosque and fabulous stretch of beach.v

## Reasons to visit

- Bahrain International Circuit
- Al Jazaira Beach
- Al Areen Wildlife Sanctuary

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[Riffa

Known for Football, Adventure and Golf

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Explore the second-largest city in Bahrain, home of the royal family and offering several attractions, from sports arenas to a historic fort.

## Reasons to visit

- Riffa Fort

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[Hawar

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Check out Zekreet North Beach and Film City—just a couple of the sights around Hawar.

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[Durrat Al Bahrain

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Venture to Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park and Al Jazaira Beach—just two of the sights around Durrat Al Bahrain.

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[Isa Town

Known for Universities and Entertainment

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Experience Isa Town: its university life, entertainment, and more! 

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[Awali

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Head to Bahrain International Circuit and Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park—just two of the sights around Awali.

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## Cities in Southern Governorate

![Zallaq featuring a fountain and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131103/0aad4c0a-e94b-475f-aed5-9c7d7b245d4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Zallaq

Enjoy this resort-like town on the western coast of Bahrain, beloved for its wildlife park, impressive mosque and fabulous stretch of beach.v

![Bahrain, Riffa, the Fort Shaikh Salam bin Ahmed Al Fateh of the XIX century, also known as Riffa Fort.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134284/845dd452-a654-457f-9cd4-5e01c01961f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Riffa

Explore the second-largest city in Bahrain, home of the royal family and offering several attractions, from sports arenas to a historic fort.

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