Tarout is a small island in the Persian Gulf, off the coast of Qatif oasis. By filling the sea in between, Tarout is now connected to Qatif by road. Tarout Island, like Qatif, is inhabited mainly by Shia Muslims.
Nearly 150 years the Portuguese ruled Persian Gulf that lasted approximately in 1650 A.D. Portuguese was said to be ruled the island of Tarout for a short period. The remnants in the island speak of the ancient history of Tarout.
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Looking forward to get the directions as well.
THIS PLACE IS ON GOOGLE MAP U CAN CONTACT ME . IF U ARE PLANNING A TRIP
https://www.google.com.sa/maps/place/Tarout+Island/@26.5709639,50.0207229,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3e4a0053c387e1f5:0x3101955375fca515!8m2!3d26.5642157!4d50.0495725