FORTRESS OF QAL'AT BU MAHIR

The first mention of Fort Mahir's fort dates back to 1635 with a Portuguese map. The large navigators on the Route des Indes then report the presence of a fort at the south tip of Muharraq. Originally composed of four towers, one at each angle, Bu Mahir was coupled to Arad Fort to defend the coast. The end of the pearl season was then the most dangerous moment for Bahrain. When all the crews had reported their precious cargo, it was common for pirates to carry out raids to grab the nacks. The other mission of Bu Mahir's fort was to protect Muharraq's main source of fresh water, which erupted in the open sea, just a few steps from the beach. In 1868, the English fleet decided to destroy most of the fort, a history of deterring independence. Only the south tower stood up and became an important symbol of the Muharraqi. It was on this beach that the people celebrated the beginning and the end of the fishing season. Departure from the Pearl Road, you can admire the remains of the fort. The beach is very popular with the inhabitants of Muharraq and you will also find a Ministry of Culture office that will provide you with all the necessary information on the circuit. Boat departures to visit oyster banks leave Bu Mahir, as in the nineteenth century.