How to Stay Cool in Bahrain This Summer (While Pretending You’re on a European Getaway) by Hungry FiFi
Family Fun | Date: 11 June 2025 | Location: Bahrain
No flights to Mykonos? Can’t swing Portofino this year? Don’t worry. With a little imagination and the right itinerary, Bahrain can absolutely serve summer holiday energy.
1. Start your day at the indoor Farmers’ Market
Tucked away in Salmabad this light-filled indoor market has the makings of a perfect European morning: crates of vegetables, fruits and herbs, as well as local honey, plants and stalls offering everything from dates to spices. Make sure to stop and enjoy a coffee and bite before you head home with your wares.
2. Escape to Jaradah Island
Just off the coast of Manama, this tiny sandbar appears with the tides and feels like your own secret Aegean escape. Book a boat, pack a picnic and soak in the turquoise waters. It’s blissful and sun-drenched -Mediterranean fantasy, minus the passport.
3. Sunset at the Royal Golf Club
You don’t have to play 18 holes to enjoy this slice of green. Head to the bar just before sunset for a mocktail (or the real thing), watch the sky change over the greens and let yourself exhale.
4. Long Italian-style family lunch
When the heat’s high, there’s nothing better than slipping into the cool interiors of Cico’s Italian Restaurant in Adliya. One of Bahrain’s oldest and most beloved spots, it feels like stepping into a
family-run trattoria in Rome. Think old-school charm, and generous portions of homemade pasta, pizza, and traditional desserts. Take your time. Order the antipasti. Stay for dessert. Then linger a little longer.
5. Book a night at The Merchant House
Need the full European boutique hotel fantasy? This chic hideaway in the heart of Manama delivers. Think rooftop pool, art-filled rooms and that quiet luxury feeling you get from staying somewhere and knowing it was a good decision!
