In Taif, athletes, soccer, equestrian and camel racing enthusiasts can enjoy the many distinctive tourist experiences that nature provides in the arms of the towering Sarawat Mountains and between the valleys and forests of juniper trees and the wonderful granite rock formations, which represent an outlet for recreation and sports.
The weather is moderate in the early mornings, often foggy and cloudy, and cold in the evening. Athletes enjoy hiking, jogging, climbing, and other exercises amid the fragrant bushes of Taif to acquire high-quality physical and mental fitness.
Many athletes take the time to explore Taif’s historical heritage and cultural sites, which are replete with antiquities, urban heritage, handicrafts and various other arts.
The governorate has always been ready to host tournaments of all kinds, and its leaders have made great use of the significant development of tourism, as spectators to many of these competitions have witnessed while learning about Taif’s history and culture, and spe
nding leisure time in wonderful resorts, modern shopping centers, entertainment facilities, many museums, historical palaces, and towering mountains.
Taif is experiencing unprecedentedly diverse major sports championships and competitions, as the governorate has embraced sports that the Kingdom and the Arab world are famous for, including the Diyar Arabic Championship for West Asian U-19 teams, which ended with the victory of the Saudi team, the Crown Prince Camel Festival, and horse racing, which has been experiencing momentum since its first week.
Source: Saudi Press Agency