
Rijal Almaa Governorate in Aseer Region combines captivating natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and unique architectural designs, making it an attractive tourist destination.
Each year in August, the Rijal Almaa mountains get a blooming green cover thanks to the heavy rains that allow water to flow through the region’s valleys and create natural waterfalls that pour down from towering heights over the period of 60 days. This stunning landscape draws thousands of visitors and tourists who love to watch Rijal Almaa’s mountains, plains and valleys covered in green and adorned with flowing springs.
The Rijal Almaa Governorate is a must-visit destination in Aseer, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Governorate is home to the Rijal Village, which is distinguished by its ancient history, its mesmerizing stone castles with its amazing architecture, and its museums that recount the Governorate’s rich history.
Moreover, the Honey Cottage is an outstanding landmark in Rijal Almaa, showcasing honey varieties, names, tools and production methods. The Rijal Almaa Governorate is a key source of honey. It has the most important honey markets in southern Saudi Arabia, owing to its unique nature and dense vegetation that provides a food source for bees.
The journey to Rijal Almaa starts from Abha and goes through two main routes. The first connects Abha to the Governorate from the west. It passes through Al-Soudah and Aqabat Sama, then to Wadi Al-Ows, where sidr trees, corn and millet farms, as well as other agricultural products and aromatic plants, grow on the sides of the road. Finally, the journey reaches Ash Shaabeen, the administrative center where government offices and commercial centers are located.
The other route runs from the south, passing through the mountains via several tunnels. It connects Rijal Almaa to Jazan Region then to Aqabat Dila that leads to Abha city from the south.