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AlUla Gharameel: Saudi Arabia’s First Dark Sky Park Dazzles Visitors

AlUla Gharameel reserve, the first International Dark Sky Park in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), is emerging as a prime destination for stargazing and astrotourism.

Owing to its spectacular rock formations and clear skies, AlUla Gharameel has gained the accreditation of DarkSky International, an organization dedicated to combating light pollution in urban and rural areas, as the first Dark Sky Park in the region.

AlUla Gharameel: Saudi Arabia's First Dark Sky Park Dazzles Visitors

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), this accreditation underscores Gharameel’s commitment to preserving nature and reducing light pollution in order to protect the environment and create unique tourist experiences, hence fostering ecotourism and astrotourism in AlUla.

AlUla Gharameel attracts visitors from across the world who are keen to discover its captivating beauty and magnificent topography. They capture photos for Gharameel’s unique landscape and the breathtaking celestial phenomena, such as meteors, comets, and the Milky Way.

AlUla Gharameel: Saudi Arabia's First Dark Sky Park Dazzles Visitors

AlUla Gharameel: Saudi Arabia's First Dark Sky Park Dazzles Visitors

Throughout the year, specialized companies organize numerous astronomical events in AlUla, including astrophotography workshops and stargazing festivals, which promote public awareness of astronomy and enhance expertise exchange among astrophotographers and fans of this kind of art.

Moreover, AlUla Moments organize several events to further establish AlUla’s status as a prominent tourist destination and deliver unique experiences in art, culture, music, nature, and wellness. These festivals include AlUla Skies Festival, AlUla Wellness Festival, and the Ancient Kingdoms Festival.

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