Failaka Island is Kuwait's most historically rich and scenic island, located in Kuwait Bay in the Arabian Gulf, accessible by ferry from Salmiya. The island has been continuously inhabited since the Bronze Age and served as a major outpost during the era of Alexander the Great in the 3rd century BCE — ancient Greek ruins, temples, and coins have been discovered here, earning it the name Ikaros by the Greeks. Today Failaka is a vibrant Kuwait tourism destination featuring a beautifully restored heritage village recreating traditional Kuwaiti life, the Ikaros Museum Palace, a camel farm, pristine beaches, and archaeological sites. The island was abandoned during the 1990 Iraqi invasion and has since been carefully restored and redeveloped. This immersive 360° virtual tour lets you explore every corner of this extraordinary island from your browser, completely free.
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