Madinah Province
Area of Natural Beauty

Sparhawk Arch -Rock Formation - Al Ula

4.7Reviews

Description

The historical landmark and popular tourist attraction of Sparhawk Arch in Al Ula is located in the Madinah Province, Saudi Arabia, and is one of Al Ula's many geological marvels that attract tourists from all around the world. 

It lies near Elephant Rock, which is another famous natural formation in the area. For transit, tourists can board a bus from the Al Ula Saptco bus station, which is located 17 km from the site. However, the bus doesn't take tourists all the way to the site; they have to walk on foot for about 20 minutes to get there.

Attractions and Landscape

The beauty of Sparhawk Arch is unparalleled, and it seems like a doorway into another world. Surrounded by golden sand dunes covered with rocky outcrops, most of which have interesting shapes and figures and are even more impressive in size, it is majestically perched on the top of rock formations. 

The arch is clearly visible from below, so visitors can take pictures even without climbing to the top. If you plan on climbing towards the arch to find a better view, you need to be very careful because the climb is quite steep and slippery. 

Accommodation

Sahary Al Ula, a luxurious resort, is just a 10-minute drive away from Sparhawk Arch; therefore, tourists do not have to worry about accommodation while they explore the natural wonders in the desert. 

Destination Type
Area of Natural Beauty
Historical Site
Landmark

Location

Sparhawk Arch Saudi Arabia

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Reviews
Mary М

Mary М

05/19/2023 15:58

Google review

Hello! Very nice natural arch, not so far from the main road, easily accessible even by non-4x4 car, the sand is solid. Thank you for reading and enjoy Al’Ula!
Claudio Martinheira

Claudio Martinheira

12/26/2022 04:59

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Nice place to camp
Thorsten Kuttig

Thorsten Kuttig

07/03/2022 10:20

Google review

Beautiful spot, easy to access and very close to the elephant rock
memet trimaryono

memet trimaryono

02/01/2022 14:02

Google review

Awesome natural rock formation in AlUla. The location is near by elephant rock and easy to access it even not 4x4 car, however should follow the road path with solid sand or will trapped into the sand.
Richard Vanden Boom

Richard Vanden Boom

07/08/2020 10:13

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Very cool spot near Elephant rock.
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