المملكة: The green plains of Tihama Asir… natural ingredients that support eco-tourism

The Tihama plains are distinguished by their wide geographical area and moderate, open nature, in addition to their gradual terrain extending between rocky hills and grassy plains, which become green after the rainy seasons, in natural scenes that reflect a unique environmental richness, and attract nature, adventure and photography enthusiasts.

Pastoral activity Traditional

The region witnesses traditional pastoral activity, where herds of camels and livestock spread across natural pastures, in an image that embodies harmony between humans and the environment, and reflects the depth of the local community’s historical connection to the land and the cultural and heritage value it holds.

The wild trees and seasonal plants spread across the Tihama plains contribute to supporting biodiversity and creating a suitable environment for the adaptation of birds and fungal organisms.

Environment Attractive

The plains are also characterized by environmental and natural components that are attractive to beekeepers and bees, due to the suitability of the climatic conditions, the expansion of the agricultural area, and the diversity of trees and flowering plants, such as sidr, sammar, salam, kaddad, bramble, turmeric, and waht, from which natural honey is extracted according to the flowering seasons.

These natural components reinforce the strategic directions that aim to develop tourist destinations in the Asir region, through Investing in natural landscapes, improving infrastructure, and preparing sites open to visitors, in line with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to diversify the economy, enhance the quality of life, and increase the tourism sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product.