Bin Ghannam Island, known as the violet or purple island, is located in the northeast of Qatar near the city of Al Khor, about 60 kilometers from the city of Doha, and is famous for its natural beauty and its wonderful plant and animal life; Winter months.
The name of violet dates back to the era when it was the main site for the manufacture of purple dye in the second millennium BC, and visitors can kayak or hike around the island and camping is allowed on site to provide a wonderful rural experience, and the island includes a wooden bridge extending between the two banks, which is easy to reach, as it allows the visitor to experience a safe transition to the island site .
The island's breathtaking natural beauty makes it a great place to go bird watching, explore and take in the scenery, see a variety of marine life, or try kayaking through the mangroves.
