The bull fight arena is one of the most popular arenas for this traditional sport. There is a rounded shape arena with seats and the dusty arena in the middle. It happens ever other weekend (on Fridays).

Al Batinah South

Barka Bull Fight Arena

It was constructed around 1691 by imam Bil’arab bin Sultan and his brother, Saif bin Sultan, and they used it when they visited the area. It is an unusually tall and narrow house, with alternating square and round towers and it was restored in 1991

Bait Na’am

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

Wadi Bani Awf is located in wilayat Al Rustaq and is one of the largest wadis. This wadi contains lots of villages and cool areas to visit. There are the best off-road trails that make a memorable experience on Oman mountain roads. There are also some stunning cliffs among which we can mention the Snake Canyon, located in the middle of Wadi Bani Awf, for both abseiling and jumping activities

Wadi Bani Awf and Snake Canyon

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

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

Ath Thawarah hot spring also called Nakhal spring, is located in Al Batina South Governorate and near the Nakhal fort. 

Ath Thawarah Hot Spring

Ramlat Tawq is located between Wilayat Barka and Nakhil in Al Batina South Governorate. There are beautiful sand dunes and it hosts lots of visitors due to its proximity to Muscat. 

Ramlat Tawq

Wakan village is located in Wilayat Nakhal in Al Batina South Governorate and the right order with Ad Dakhiliya and Al Hajar mountains. You can reach the Wadi Mistal and surrounding mountains at the entrance of Wakan Village. There are several hiking tracks; the one passing through the village is the most accessible and the easiest one. Farming and agriculture caused beautiful terraced gardens of pomegranate, grapes, apricots, etc. you can see beautiful apricot flowers in the right season. Take some warm clothes if you’re traveling to Wakan village during winter.

Traditional Wakan Village

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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


Ad Dakhiliyah

The Jabreen Castle

Sohar Fort is located in Ad Dhahirah Governorate and has a differing factor rather than the rest of the forts which is its completely white color. The building of this fort dates back to the 13th century. There is a small museum in its largest tower which represents the local history. The interesting factor is the existence of a 10 km tunnel used as an escape route in some situations.

Al Batinah North

Sohar Fort

Omani-French Museum is a heritage museum located at Qasr Al Alam Street in Old Muscat. The museum contains historical documents, photographs of early French diplomats, Omani and French customs, and Omani-French ships.

Muscat

Omani-French Museum

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

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

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


Bahla Fort

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

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. 

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Barka Bull Fight Arena

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