Qatar’s stunning natural destinations, including Al Reem Natural Reserve and the mangrove forests of Bin Ghannam Island, are playing a key role in enriching the country’s tourism sector, reports The Peninsula. Known for its diverse ecosystems, Qatar is committed to sustainable tourism by implementing conservation measures that protect its natural beauty.
In celebration of World Tourism Day on September 27, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change highlighted the country’s top environmental destinations, showcasing Qatar’s efforts to promote ecotourism. Among these are Al Reem Reserve, Bin Ghannam Island (also known as Purple Island), Al Dhakhira Reserve, and Khor Al Udaid Reserve.
Al Reem Reserve, located in the northwest, spans 1,154 square kilometers and hosts unique flora like Qatf and Sidr, along with wildlife such as the Arabian oryx, African ostrich, and Reem gazelle. Meanwhile, Bin Ghannam Island, an ecological treasure on the eastern coast, is home to mangroves and various bird species, including herons and ospreys.
Al Dhakhira Reserve, 64 km north of Doha, serves as a crucial stopover for migratory birds and features natural mangroves, marshes, and gravel lands. Khor Al Udaid Reserve, located 80 km south of Doha, is renowned for its unique landscape of high sand dunes, meadows, and sandy marshes, making it a top tourist attraction.
Qatar’s rich natural heritage, where desert meets coastline, supports over 300 species of plants and rare wildlife, offering tourists an unforgettable ecotourism experience.
