Qurum Beach

Modern Muscat Today - Evening over Muscat Corniche with the Giant Incense Burner - Symbol of the Sultanate of Oman. Muscat, the largest city as well as the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, is a sparkling jewel on the Arabian Peninsular. Being one of the oldest trade cities in the Middle East, Muscat has been widely known since the second century AD, and while today’s modern city bears little resemblance to its historic past, dotted around the barren landscape of Muscat are still ruins of old forts and villages, reminding us of the city’s long history.
	Ash Sharqiyah coast Of particular touristic interest is the Ash Sharqiyah coast, which includes the headlands of Ra's al-Hadd and Ra's al-Ghaima. The 42-km stretch of beachland between these two places is the most significant nesting ground in the Indian Ocean for green turtles. An estimated 20,000 turtles lay their clutches of 80 to 100 eggs for each female there annually. Oman's Ministry of Regional Municipalities, Environment and Water administers the site, which is one of the Sultanate's most important natural reserves. Turtle Sur is located in the northern part of the Sharqiya coast in the Sultanate. It is constrained on the east side between the Arabian Sea on one side and the Gulf of Oman on the other A'Sharqiyah Sands A'Sharqiyah Sands are considered among the most beautiful camping areas in the Sultanate and extend over an area of up to about 10 thousand square kilometres. The Sand colours range from red to brown as far as the eye can see. It is the original homeland of the Bedouins. This area attracts many desert adventure fans, and is preferred by visitors owing to its ease of accessibility and availability of nearby services, which make it a first class tourist attraction. Also, tourist camps that make the sands their home base offer a variety of services in this sea of golden sand and have played an important role in promoting A'Sharqiyah Sands.  Al-Dimaniyat Islands Nature Reserve The Dimaniyat Islands helped place Oman on the world dive map. This string of offshore islands North of Muscat has been placed under the protection of UNESCO and provides divers with pristine coral gardens, walls and abundant fish life. Various shark species are encountered here, including the black tip and leopard sharks.
graveyard	Salalah is well-known for a beautiful sprawling coastline and its beaches bring in tourists from across the world every year. With a perfect climate for surfing, beach dwellers and nature lovers, the beaches of Oman are something to see. Monsoon season is the best time to visit Salalah and its beaches are no exception. During this time, you can get a welcome break from the heat and humidity and enjoy this beautiful region with ease and comfort. Salalah is the second largest city in Oman and the capital of the Omani province of Dhofar. With a population of more than 175,000, the city is the traditional home of the Sultan of Oman, and is as rich with history as its hills are lush with tropical vegetation. Today, this southernmost city of Oman is home to large communities of residents from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. Salalah is a pretty town sitting on the coast of the Arabian Sea and features several historical monuments, ancient archeological ruins, stunning beaches and a rough, mountainous landscape. There are a few natural springs circumscribed by large gardens and parks in the region. Here are some super ideas to enjoy a pleasant family holiday in this eclectic Omani hotspot. Mughsail Beach One of the most popular beaches in Salalah, Mughsail Beach, has great waves and has an incredible blowhole that will erupt and blow water up to 100 feet when there is a strong pattern of waves. There is a great rock shelf here as well that makes walking along the beach and listening to the incessant crashing of the waves quite mesmerizing. The desert surrounds you here and there are some really stunning views to be had of the white sandy beaches and rugged cliffs and mountains. The beach here is near deserted and stretches for 8 kilometers, offering few amenities outside of water sports and one restaurant. A home to many kinds of migratory birds, Mughsail Beach is perfect for bird watching and there are often many camels here early in the morning. Rakhyut Home to another deserted beach, the town of Rakhyut is further west of Salalah and close the Yemeni border. In this small town, the beach is perfect for a pleasant picnic and relaxing swim in the ocean. Surfing is popular here and elsewhere in Salalah, where the best times to take advantage of the monsoon swells from the Indian Ocean are on either side of the actual monsoon, either between May and June or September. If you do come here for surfing though, keep in mind that there will likely be no one else for miles on the beach, so take some necessary precautions when going surfing or doing other water sports especially if you will be alone. Beach Activities in Salalah Throughout much of the year, visitors flock to the unspoiled beaches of Salalah to enjoy a variety of water sports, including jet skiing, snorkeling, sailing, canoeing and scuba diving. There are many untouched coral reefs here that make for fascinating exploration and some really diverse marine life viewing. Water sports and other water activities can be arranged through the hotels located on the beach and in the city.

Wadi Shab is wadi in Oman and located between the capital Muscat and the town Sur, Oman. More precisely it lies in Niyabat Tiwi, wilayat (province) of Sur, and is 26 km from Qurayyat. It is easy to reach this wadi from the Qurayyat-Sur highway. The wadi combines the attractions of coast areas and inland wonders. It has at least seven pools of emerald green water and is studded with boulders. One of the pools is in a cave where light streams in dramatically from above and there are fantastic echoes heard when one swims in it. About seven kilometers away from Wadi Shab starts Wadi Tiwi which extends thirty-six km inland and ends at a mountain village known as Mibam. Many groves and fruit trees grow along the course of this wadi from which the azure blue sea can be seen as you climb up the hills and descend into the valleys.

Khasab Castle Omanis built the present Khasab Castle on the ruins of the old Castle constructed by the Portuguese in the eleventh century Hijri (the seventeenth century) where some parts of the old Castle are still visible through the circular tower that stands in the middle of the castle. The present castle has four strongholds. Musandam’s largest city, Al Khasab, is jewel-like in the brilliant contrast between its vivid shades of blue, white, and green and the more subtle rainbow tones of the surrounding rock. The term Khasab refers to the fertility of the soil. The land around the city clearly sustains agriculture as evidenced by the bright green plant-covered land. Spots of green highlight other settlements along the coast. Man-made surfaces are pale blue and white. Fishing, agriculture, and ship building are the primary industries in Musandam, reports the government of Oman.