Yanbu Al Bahr Corniche

Yanbu Al Bahr Corniche is the waterfront promenade of Yanbu, the Red Sea port in Saudi Arabia's Al Madinah Region. Madinah itself is landlocked and has no beach, so Yanbu is the nearest coast: about 234 km by road according to route aggregators, roughly 2.5 hours by car. Travel guides describe a palm-lined promenade with walking and cycling paths, cafes, family parks and sunset views, and a beach area with hotels and recreation next to it. The corniche works best as a walking, picnic and sunset spot; sources do not agree on lifeguard cover or facilities on the sand, so visitors should check posted signs and flags on arrival before swimming. Atmosphere is relaxed and family-oriented, with fishing, evening strolls and seafood rather than any party scene; alcohol is banned nationwide. Modest swimwear and conservative dress are the norm in public areas, and women commonly swim in modest clothing. A one-day return trip is long: there is no direct SAPTCO coach, but an intercity bus operated by Northwest Bus runs from Madinah bus station to Yanbu bus station several times a day, about 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 6 minutes and SAR 65-120 (~$17-32) per rider on aggregator listings, which are inconsistent and should be checked at the station. Driving, a hired car with driver or a pre-agreed taxi is faster. An overnight stay in Yanbu is more practical than a day trip. The best months are October to April, with evening visits in summer. Venue-level coordinates for the corniche were not retrieved, so the pin sits on Yanbu Al Bahr town centre on the shore.