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Manama

Manama is Bahrain’s capital and a city. The available information presents it as a starting point for checking travel to Muharraq and the Pearling Path.

Manama
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    Manama
    Photo by Shahzad Ali Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
    Manama
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    Generic island coastline in the Gulf, with no identifiable location.

    Bahrain’s location, Manama and key facts for trip planning

    A starting-point guide to locating Bahrain in Western Asia and identifying the basic facts to help you begin planning.

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    Muharraq’s Pearling Path between the Shore and the Souq

    Muharraq’s Pearling Path between the Shore and the Souq

    In Muharraq, the legacy of pearl diving does not fit inside a display case: it occupies houses, alleyways, a souq, a shoreline and three oyster beds offshore. This guide suggests taking the Pearling Path slowly, understanding what you can see, what you cannot, and how to plan a visit that leaves room for everyday neighbourhood life.

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    Profile updated: 27/09/2026