The narrow canyon is home to crystal clear blue water pools and also a secret waterfall inside a cave. Freshwater cascading from tops of the mountains meet the briny sea water on its banks, creating an environmental diversity, making it stand on a pedestal of its own when compared with the other wadis in the Sultanate

Ash Sharqiyah South

Wadi Shab

Turtle beach is one of the most beautiful beaches located 30 minutes away eastward from Sur. There are lots of turtles resting on the beach that leave just before sunrise during the year. In the early morning, there are lots of baby turtles moving toward the sea.

Turtle Beach

Ras Al Hadd Castle, with a length of 16 meters and a width of 13 meters, is located in Wilayat Sur in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate. It has two towers and openings for the defense. There are some facilities such as water walls and ammunition stores.

Ras Al Hadd Castle

Khawr AlBatah Lagoon, the largest lagoon in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, extends about 3 kilometers and has an important role for fishing vessels and commercial ports where various types of ships anchor.

Khawr AlBatah Lagoon

Ras Al Hadd beach is located in Al Sharqiyah South Governorate in Oman. Actually, it is a world-famous breeding ground for green turtles. You can see a giant number of sea turtles in specific seasons. The beach is quiet and there are some comfortable and built-in Omani traditional-style rooms, overlooking the sea. They are equipped with AC, a refrigerator, with a private beach. Among the activities are lying down on sun loungers, swimming in crystal clear water, and the ability to do snorkeling.

Ras Al Hadd Beach

It you are interested to know about the role of Omanis in the maritime industry, we recommend you to visit Maritime Museum. This museum is located in Sur in Al-Aruba headquarters to preserve the tradition for future generations and see the models of Omani ships, captains and shipbuilders, instruments, maps, and manuscripts

Maritime Museum

The Old Castle Museum is located in Old Castle in Wilayat Al Kamil Wa Al Wafi. It was built in the last 17th century and the museum was established after the renovation. There are several heritage pieces that date back centuries of time such as old ceramics, copper, metals, electronic and old machinery, palm leaves craftworks, traditional wooden baskets and etc.

Old Castle Museum

Masirah Island is located in southeast Oman and is surrounded by some other islands such as Kalban, Marsis, and Cha’nazi islands. Masirah island enjoys a beautiful natural environment and agricultural fields. The island has a fish factory, a few small towns, and the Royal air force of Oman base. The fertility of the soil on this island causes the plants to grow up quickly after a rainfall. 

Masirah Island

Majlis Al Jinn Cave, with a length of 310 meters and a width of 225 meters, is one of the greatest and the most beautiful natural wonders. It is a great underground cave which is located in the northern part of Salma Plateau near Fins village in Wilayat Qurayyat (100 kilometers southeast of Muscat). 

Majlis Al Jinn Cave (Salma Plateau)

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. 

Ad Dakhiliyah

Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah sands, also called Wahiba Sands, contain several oases with different characteristics such as Al Raka, Shahik, Al Hawiyah, and Al Aidan oases. They are surrounded by sand dunes, some of them contain some trees and golden sands which form a greenery peninsula. Here, you can meet the true life of local Beduins, watch the amazing sunset, and see the camels. There are some camps to stay in and pay attention that the weather is too hot to go in June and July. You can enjoy doing some activities like sand skiing, sand-duning, camel and horse racing, as well.

Ash Sharqiyah North

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

A natural river close to Khasab City in Musandam Oman is called khawr Najd which has breathtaking beautiful scenes from the top of the mountain. It is the best choice for overnight camping, especially in the cold months.

Musandam

Khawr Najd

Wadi Al Arbeieen (or Arbaeen) is located 3 kilometers away from Wilayat Quriyat in
                the Hajar Mountains. The type of activities you can enjoy here are dipping into fresh
                water and going on a picnic with your family. Its perfect weather especially in winter,
                a good destination to take lots of photos, and a serene nature are among the most
                important reasons to visit Wadi Al Arbaeen

Muscat

Wadi Al Arbaeen

Nizwa Fort castle is one of the largest, most attractive and visited national monuments in Ad Dakhiliya governorate. It is a well-known tourist destination with a historic walking area which was built by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'rubi, the second Ya’rubi, in the 1650s, although its underlying structure is related to 12th century. The interesting point is that it was built above an underground stream and it took 12 years to complete

Nizwa Fort Castle

The Jebel Akhdar is part of Al Hajar Mountains range in Ad Dakhiliya governorate of Oman. It rises to a height of 2,980 m (9,780 ft) and encompasses the Saiq Plateau at 2,000 m above sea level. Jebel Akhdar has lots of labyrinth  wadis and it is popular for its mild Mediterranean climate which causes the grow of pomegranates, apricots and roses in abundance. There have been several rock art sites discovered and studied which goes back to 6000 years ago

Jebel Akhdar

Al Fiqayn fort is located in Wilayat Manah and adjacent to Nizwa in Ad Dakhiliya governorate and 160 km away from Muscat. The fort has four storeys and visitors can see surrounding farms and old quarters.

Al Fiqayn Fort

Grand Canyon also known as Al Nakhur Canyon is located in Alkhitaym to Sab Bani Khamis village. There are eye-catching hiking trails and climbing up the mountain takes around 1 hour. You can go on a tour or drive up to the canyon.

Grand Canyon

Bahla souq, as part of the Bahla Oasis, can be considered a destination that allows you to travel in time and go to the past. The souq has about 142 shops with a varying range of products. Although it’s an old souq, some of its markets have been renovated, recently. Based on residents’ claims “this souq is our cultural heritage. Its story has been passed down from era to era”.

Bahla Souq

A traditional souq next to the Nizwa Fort is called Nizwa Souq. Its buildings represent both traditional and modern architecture. The best time to visit is from Thursday to Saturday 6 AM-13 PM, 16 PM-10 PM; except on Fridays when it’s open only in the morning. They have a rest and a time for praying from 13 PM to 16 PM. You can find some local industries like handicrafts, daggers, copper, spinning, etc

Nizwa Souq

The Jabreen castle (also known as Jabrin) is an impressive castle located in Bahlat near the Jabal Akhdar mountains and Nizwa in Northeastern Oman. This place was built by Yaruba Imam Bil’arab bin Sultan. There is an audio guide of about 25 minutes provided at the entrance of this attraction which you can listen to. The average temperature in Jabreen is summarized as below:
In Spring: 12 – 26 °C
In summer: 20 – 37 °C
In fall: 25 – 33 °C
In winter: 20 – 24 °C


The Jabreen Castle

Bahla Fort is located in Bahla town which is 40 km away from Nizwa. It dates back to the 13th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort enjoys Islamic architecture and there are paintings on its ceiling with wooden inscriptions. The average temperature in Bahla is summarized as below:
In spring: 12 – 26 °C
In summer: 20 – 37 °C
In fall: 25 – 33 °C
In winter: 20 – 22 °C


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Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

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Grand Canyon

Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

Khawr Najd

Wadi Al Arbaeen

Nizwa Fort Castle

Jebel Akhdar

Al Fiqayn Fort

Grand Canyon

Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Ash Sharqiyah Sands Desert

Khawr Najd

Wadi Al Arbaeen

Nizwa Fort Castle

Jebel Akhdar

Al Fiqayn Fort

Grand Canyon