What attracts tourists to Oman ? Well-preserved original culture , picturesque nature, which you will not see in any Middle Eastern country, rich in history and beaches.
general information
In Oman, resorts and beaches will attract family people rather than young people, because there is practically no nightlife, and it's difficult to get to a noisy party at the club because of the almost complete absence of those.
What attracts tourists to Oman ? Well-preserved original culture , picturesque nature, which you will not see in any Middle Eastern country, rich in history and beaches.
general information
In Oman, resorts and beaches will attract family people rather than young people, because there is practically no nightlife, and it's difficult to get to a noisy party at the club because of the almost complete absence of those.
But the beaches of Oman are great for those who really just want to have fun in the sun and swim in the gentle waves. All the beaches here are sandy, clean. The main recipe for an ideal holiday on the coast - a clean beach, picturesque nature and the perfect service - is respected here at 100%.
On "wild" beaches it is better not to swim - coral reefs can go straight to the shore. Those who still intend to do this, it is better to get a special bathing shoes, so as not to hurt your legs.
Muscat and its environs
Muscat is not only the capital of Oman, but also the main resort city of the country. It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. All the beaches in the city are municipal, that is, access to them is open to all for free. In addition, you can use both an umbrella and a deck chair. Local residents usually do not have much, but there are enough tourists.
One of the best beaches in the city is Interkon. The length of its coastline is 2 km. It is suitable for families with children. Other famous city beaches are:
- the beaches of El Qurum ; this is the region of the most fashionable hotels , and, since their guests also enjoy these beaches, the order is almost perfect;
- Sib Beach Park and El-Saudi Beach-Restor ; The latter has an 800-meter beach offering all sorts of water activities; In addition, off the coast is located the archipelago Daimaniyat, offering many interesting sites for diving .
To the east of the capital there are also several popular beach areas:
- Bandar Jissa, famous for its diving center;
- El Khairan;
- Juitti;
- El Bustan.
Sur
Sur - the main of the coastal cities of the province of Sharkiyya, and the entire eastern region. The best beach here is Fins Beach, covered with snow-white sand.
Barge
In Barca also excellent beaches, the rest can be combined with the tasting of oriental sweets, the manufacture of which is famous for this city. By the way, thanks to the color of the coastal waters, Barca is often called the "blue city".
Salalah
In Salalah, 2 beaches are included in the top 5 Omani beaches: Al Mughsail Beach and Al Fizayah Beach.
Savadi
Al-Savadi is a resort town 90 km from the capital. It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Oman and is famous for its uniquely beautiful beach framed by orchards. You can do snorkeling, go water skiing and motorbiking, or go on a boat trip to the islands off the coast. Yes, and the resort itself is super modern, offering hotels, sports facilities and other necessary infrastructure of the highest level.
Sohar
Sandy beaches of Sohar serve as a wonderful setting for the city with an amazing history. After all, here, according to legend, Sinbad the Sailor himself was born! So in between water procedures you can see a ship that is a namesake of the city and built exactly in the era when Sinbad, he really existed, could sail the seas. The best beach is called Sallan beach.
It should be remembered: Oman is a Muslim country, therefore it should be forgotten about walks with a bare torso, in shorts, and for women in a swimsuit outside the beach.