Khawr Ash-Shams lagoon covers about 20 kilometers and is located in Wilayat Khasab in Musandam Governorate. Many villages overlook the lagoon and you can go hiking, watch dolphins, and stay in a camp. In the middle of Khawr Ash-Shams, there is Al Telegraph island which was a base to connect telegraph cable and link Basra in Iraq to India. 

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Khawr Ash-Shams Lagoon

Khasab Fort Oman is located in Khasab, Musandam. It was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century around an older circular tower, this well-preserved fort now is one of the best little ethnographic museums in Oman.

Khasab Fort

Traditional Kumzar village, one of the most strategic trade arteries of the world, is located in the north part of the country in Musandam Governorate and it is only accessible by boat. It was inhabited for about 500 years but now, it is the second most populated village town in this country. The village is a tourist destination that provides a port and airport. There are lots of mountain goats walking around and climbing the rocks in this area.

Traditional Kumzar Village

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Sinaw Thursday Market is located in Al sharqiyah North and it takes place every Thursday. It is one of the most crowded markets due to Bedouin communities who try to sell their handicrafts and livestock. You can visit there from 6 AM to 1 PM

Ash Sharqiyah North

Sinaw Thursday Market

Al Hoota Cave is located in Al Hamra town in Ad Dakhiliya Governorate. It was discovered by the locals for the first time and changed into a tourism destination. The average temperature in Al Hamra is summarized as below:
In spring: 12 – 25 °C
In summer: 20 – 36 °C
In fall: 25 – 32 °C
In winter: 19 – 23 °C


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Al Hoota Cave

Bait Ar Rudaydah castle is 24 km away from Nizwa, at the entrance of Wadi Al Muaydin. It represents a combination of historical and defensive architecture. This castle changed into a museum that demonstrates the heritage weapons of Oman and the progression in weapons during the passage of time. 

Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

You can reach Wadi Al Qahfi 50 kilometers away from Wilayat Mahdah, in Al Buraimi governorate. Among the important reasons to visit this wadi are: favoring a nice rocky scenery, barbecuing and enjoying under the open sky, swimming, and fishing

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