Forts & Castles · Jazan
Ottoman Fort (Great Farasan Island)
القلعة العثمانية
Photo: Ottoman fort on Farasan Islands.jpg · Richard Mortel · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is paved at 133 m
- Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 26 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Mud-brick walls, open towers and stairs without rails, and no shade in a courtyard. Go at the ends of the day and watch children near edges.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 12 h 5 mfrom Abha International Airport (AHB) · 277 km
- 9 h 28 mfrom Jazan · 60 km
- 11 h 57 mfrom Abha · 265 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Ottoman Fort (Great Farasan Island)
Ottoman Fort (Great Farasan Island) is a fort in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Al-Othmaniah Castle, The House of Hasbin Al-Rifai and The House of Ahmad Al-Rifai.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Jazan
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Ottoman Fort (Great Farasan Island)?
No — approach is paved at 133 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Ottoman Fort (Great Farasan Island)?
Typically November–March for forts & castles. Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.
How long do I need at Ottoman Fort (Great Farasan Island)?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
How high is Ottoman Fort (Great Farasan Island)?
About 26 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Ottoman Fort (Great Farasan Island)?
In Jazan (SA-09), Saudi Arabia, at 16.7140, 42.1224 — near Al-Othmaniah Castle, The House of Hasbin Al-Rifai and The House of Ahmad Al-Rifai.
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