Zubal Castle is the setting for a number of legends, with locals telling stories about its immense strength against invaders. Once you’ve explored the castle’s rooms, wander to the nearby Sisrah Well, named after a famed military commander.
Sakaka City is the administrative centre of Jouf and the largest town in the region. Well worth a visit, it is home to thousands of olive trees and palm groves as well as various historical and archaeological sites.
Known as ‘the men’ in local Saudi dialect, the stone columns of Rjajeel are believed to date back to the 4th century BC. A number of the columns feature unknown inscriptions.
Bird lovers flock to the Hurrat Al Hurrah Reserve where you can spot a wide range of migratory birds who have flown south in search of warmer climes.
