When to go
Most visitors choose to come in winter. From June to September the heat is relentless. From November to March the climate is much better, the days are warm but not excessively, the evenings are mild and there is not too much rain. It is an ideal time to visit if you come with children.

Security
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Single Woman
If you are a woman you must be accompanied by a man and all foreigners must be dressed in long robes. The women of the country as they are covered from head to toe. To show respect for Bahrain, women should cover arms and legs when they leave. Those who do not are likely to attract bad attention. Avoid tight clothes and high courts and adjusted.

Population
This is particularly friendly towards the stranger and the islanders are proud to present the riches of their island. Be open and you will receive invitations by various families who invite you to their table in their home. Also, if you are with your family (spouse and children) the people of this country will be particularly hospitable to you.

Languages Spoken
Arabic is the official language. Farsi, Hindi and Urdu are also used. English, spoken by most Bahrainis, is essential in the business. French is the second foreign language in high schools and is spoken by hundreds of Bahrainis.

The Arab world
Visa is requested for all Arab countries, a period 2 days, 60 euroexcept Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.

Other
Nationals of EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the United States to obtain, for USD 15, a two-week visa , on arrival at the airport in Bahrain.

The exempt from visa
European Union countries, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the United States and members of the Cooperation Council of Arab Gulf States:Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.

NB
A stamp of the Israeli border in a passport does more travelers to get a Bahraini visa or entering the country, but it is very important that you have no Israeli stamp in your passport otherwise you will be unable to obtain a visa after Bahrain.

Rahhala Estimation
Provide € 40 per day. It should be noted that Bahrain, with its pearl industry, weaving, fishing and shipbuilding, has long been part of relatively rich countries of the region. The calculations were performed on an index of 100 in New York. Paris has a 97.9, 85.3 Brussels, Geneva Montreal 59.1 and 107.5. Manama 87.3.

Lodgings & Costs
Large international hotel chains are present: Sheraton, Hilton, Intercontinental, Meridian, and Radisson SAS ... Hotel prices are very competitive and it is possible to stay in a luxurious room for a reasonable sum. The most popular hotels are the Hilton and Sheraton. If your budget does not allow you to offer you a room in one of these establishments, choose a hotel by using the recommendations reliable because there are many cheap hotels that offer "hostesses" or that acts as cabaret.

Change
1 DB = 2.65 Dollar / 1 Dollar = 0.377 DB
1 DB = 1.76 €       / 1 € = 0.571 DB

Cheap Flights to Bahrain
Bahrain has a modern international airport. The airport is 8 km from Manama (15 min). Do not hesitate to hire one of your arrivals. You will find the entire rental at the airport. You can also join Manama by taxi for about USD 15 (normally 2 to 3 BD). There are also free shuttles, chartered by most major hotels. Otherwise, there is a bus from the airport to central Manama every 40 minutes. Thank you to our line of low-cost Asia: Please consult



Transports
Car: You will have no choice but to rent a car to travel to Bahrain. With or without driver, luxury or classic, renting a car is almost essential to operate in Bahrain. The road network is of good quality and travels by road are generally safe. Most major roads in the northern third of the country are four-lane and well maintained. In addition, the road is in good condition and the traffic is observed.
Taxis: Taxis are generally safe. Use only official taxis, negotiate the price before you begin your journey or insist that the odometer was turned on. A race in the city costs on average € 12. Normal price: 800 son for the first 2 km and then 150 km for each son. Prices increase by 50% after 10pm until 6am.
Train: There is no air and rail service within the country.
Bus: The bus terminal in Manama and Muharraq are correct, but few people use them. The journey between these two cities is between 150 and 200 son. The bus ticket is 50 sons. Buses serve many villages.

Events & most important Festivals
Religious festivals are celebrated according to the lunar Hijri calendar, shorter than the Gregorian calendar approximately 11 days. As dates are set according to the phases of the moon, holidays change from year to year.
The holidays are the most important 'Aid al-Fitr and' Aid al-Adha. 'Aid al-Fitr is a three-day feast celebrated after the fasting month of Ramadan. 'Aid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son on the order of Allah, and marks the time of the annual hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca. "
A third important date is the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad.
The Shia community in Bahrain celebrates Assura; a festival of two days during which the faithful march in processions through the streets, replaying the suffering of the martyr Hussein, grand son of Mohammed.
The National Day of Bahrain on 16 December. It marks the country's independence vis-à-vis the United Kingdom occurred in 1971.
Christmas, which is known as the "festival season", is a place of honour in the calendar, it is not uncommon for people of Bahrain decorate Christmas trees and exchange gifts, even if the meaning religion of the day is almost non existent for Bahrainis.

Bahrain Activities: shopping, hunting...
You can enjoy the islands for water sports or choose to leave in the desert.
In winter it will picnic on the weekend with family or friends in the desert, with a barbecue in the evening around a bonfire under the sky full of stars.
In summer, he went to the beach and fished, while the Bahraini youth to practice sailing, and board the Jet Ski.
Hunting falcon in the desert remains the noble sport of Bahrain. They are also passionate about horse racing. They attend many races held in the desert. The Sheikhs of the ruling family are very proud of their teams that have beautiful Arabian horses.
Shopping, in the Bab Al Bahrain, Manama, you will find over 100 shops for jewelry and ornaments in gold and silver. The bottles of rose water, cuts copper are among the antique street. You will also find porcelain from China and Indian fabrics. Perfumes, baskets and local tissues are collected at the Central Marquet.

Music, books, movies, and more
Music : To listen to traditional music and songs of the Pearl Fishers.
Movies :
Books : Read

History of Bahrain
Bahrain has a history that dates back over 4500 years. Archaeological excavations begun in 1953, revealed the existence 6000 years ago, people who lived on hunting and fishing.
The decoding of cuneiform tablets reflects the passage of two great civilizations by Bahrain: Dilmun (2500 av. BC - 1800 BC. JC) and Tylos (325 av. AD - 600 AD.), at the time of the Greeks.
In 629, the envoys of the prophet Mohamed arrived in Bahrain who converted to Islam without any resistance.
In the fourteenth century, Bahrain came under the control of Hormuz which appropriated all trade in the Gulf.
In 1560, the Portuguese managed to capture Bahrain. Their goal is to take control of the Gulf. Their occupation of Bahrain lasted forty years. They built a fortress on the site of the old fortified city Qal'at al-Bahrain, damaged and going back to 2500 BC.
In 1782, Bahrain was conquered by the ancestors of the current ruling family, the Al-Khalifa. Sheikh Issa Bin Ali Al Khalifa of Bahrain reigned between 1869 and 1932.
A period of stability began in 1783 when al-Khalifah, who still run the country, came to power. The country won its independence in 1971 after being a British protectorate for 111 years.
Bahrain was a prosperous period during the 20th century after the discovery of oil in the 1930s. But his reserve of black gold are much less important than some other Gulf countries, the sovereign had to diversify the economy.
The success was in place and today the people of Bahrain enjoy free health care, education and retirement. Today, the country is a major financial center. Nevertheless, there are still tensions between the two ethnic groups in the country: the Shiites and Sunnis. Although in the minority, the latter control the country, which has caused discontent among the Shiite provoking violent conflict.