<p>Al Ahsa, sometimes called Al Hasa, is a beautiful part of Saudi Arabia, packed full of adventurous things to do and awe-inspiring places to visit. The area is the largest governorate in the Eastern Province and its major urban centre is Al-Hofuf. Al ahsa is famous for being a protected UNESCO World Heritage site and the Guinness World Record holder of the largest self-contained oasis in the world. It is also the largest oasis for the world. It is also the largest oasis for date production in the world. But why should it be on your travel list? Aside from the natural beauty of its 2.5 million date palms, there are heritage markets, craft visitor centres, history museum, extraordinary mosques, palaces and forts. Some might say that is the world’s most exciting oasis desti- nation – pay a visit and you’ll soon agree.</p>