Al Sawadi Beach at Baraka in Al Batina South Governorate is about 70 km away from Muscat and is characterized by beautiful rock islands. There are several aquatic sports on the beach with all the necessary equipment.

Al Batinah South

Al Sawadi Beach

Wadi Bani Kharus is located in Wilayat AlAwabi of Al Batina South governorate. Among the most tourist-attractive features of this wadi, we can mention the fabulous sceneries, amazing flora and fauna, and pleasant breeze. The type of activities that you can enjoy in this area are going to the mountains of Stal village, spending interesting hours in the market gardens of Sana village, and visiting the ancient aqueduct in Ain Karfas

Wadi Bani Kharus

All you need are here in Al Rustaq Souq. This is a good place to get familiar with culture and history and enjoy delicious food. You can find different stuff such as blacksmithing, folk remedies, palm leaves, silver, and different agricultural crops. There is also a vast area dedicated to sheep and livestock selling

Ar Rustaq Souq

Al Hazm fort, one of the most beautiful Omani forts, is located in Wilayat Ar Rustaq in Al Batinah South Governorate. It was renovated and restored and changed into a high potential tourism attraction due to its unique architecture and solid defense features. It is open from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM every day except on Fridays. You can visit al Hazm Fort from 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM on Fridays.

Al Hazm Fort

Nakhal Fort also known as Husn Al Heem, is located in Wilayat Nakhal in Wadi Raqeem of Al Batina South Governorate. It is 120 km away from the west of Muscat. You can enjoy the scenic view due to the several palm trees surrounding it. The Ministry of Tourism operated a museum in the fort which represents historic guns. 

Nakhal Fort

Alkasfah hot spring is located in Wilayat Ar Rustaq of Al Batinah South Governorate and is about 170 km away from Muscat. It is believed that the hot spring has a mountainous source. The temperature varies in different hot springs; about 45 degrees in Al Kasfah. There are some beneficial properties such as treating Rheumatism and skin diseases due to the high level of Sulfat content. As for other features of this hot spring, we can mention PH 7.62, Calcium 100.40, and Magnesium 25.73. 

Alkasfah Hot Spring

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.

Ash Sharqiyah South

Khawr AlBatah Lagoon

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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

Mutrah Corniche Beach is located near the Port Sultan Qaboos, one of the most important ports in Oman, which overlooks rocky formations and beautiful mountainous. It is an ideal place for watching the sea, having picnics, and enjoying ancient buildings.

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Mutrah Corniche Beach

Al-Dimaniyat Island is a protected area located in the Governorate of Muscat. It is composed of 9 islands which benefit from rich natural heritage, and several kinds of coral reefs. It is home to a large number of turtles and migratory birds. Touring and snorkeling are must-to-do activities in the area. Tours are not allowed to visit the island during the months of May to October.

Al-Dimaniyat Island

Wadi Bani Khalid is one of the most well-known wadis in oman. Its stream maintains a constant flow of water all along the the year. The course of the wadi contains large pools of water and boulders. It covers a large swathe of lowland and the Hajar Mountains

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