The most beautiful places in Oman
The best of Oman
Oman is full of many beautiful places not only because of the high mountains here – the most photogenic are mountain canyons (wadis) with bathing ponds. Interesting is also coastline, desert or a number of beautifully restored castles. Come and see the most beautiful places in Oman
Wadi Bani Khalid
The most beautiful valley of Oman
At the end of a 30-kilometer blind road you will find the beautiful valley of Wadi Bani Khalid. It is famous… continue reading
Nakhal Castle
The most beautiful Oman castle
Nakhal Castle is undoubtedly the most beautiful castle in Oman surrounded by beautiful landscapes. You will… continue reading
Wadi Ash Shab
Beautiful Oman Valley
Wadi Ash Shab is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Oman. Right next to the sea begins a fairy tale… continue reading
Wahiba Sands Desert
The most visited desert in Oman
The Wahiba Sands Desert is a very well-available desert with about 100 meters high dunes. The area is about… continue reading
Rustaq Castle
A magnificent castle surrounded by an oasis
Rustaq Castle is one of the largest castles in Oman. The Bastion is equipped with many cannons and any… continue reading
Jabrin Castle
Imam´s Castle
Jabrin Castle is one of the most important and beautiful castles of Oman. It is also probably the highest one… continue reading
Bahla Castle
Castle in UNESCO
Bahla Castle is a huge, vast castle and also the only Omani, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Like the… continue reading
Sharaf al Alamayn pass
Amazing view into the depths
The Sharaf al Alamayn Pass (2,000m above sea level) is the highest point of the road leading across the main… continue reading
Al Ayjah
A city full of attractions
Al Ayjah now links directly to the larger and more famous Sur. But it's a lot more interesting than its… continue reading
Bandar Khayran
Protected sea area
Bandar Khayran is a protected area of small peninsulas located approximately 40 kilometers east of Muscat.… continue reading
Wadi Dayqah Dam
The most famous Oman Dam
One of the great attractions of Oman is a huge dam in the Wadi Dayqah Valley. Two dams can be seen here, then… continue reading
Wadi Nakhr
Grand Canyon of Oman
Under the highest mountain of Oman you will find the most amazing canyon of this country – Wadi Nakhr. The… continue reading
Old Muscat
Quiet center of Muscat
Old Muscat is a peaceful center of a large agglomeration. You will find here two Portuguese Fortresses, a… continue reading
Nizwa Castle
One of the most important castles in Oman
The fortress of Nizwa is one of the largest and most significant castles of Oman. For this fortress is… continue reading
Wadi Sahtan
Beautiful valley north of Jabal Ash Sham
Wadi Sahtan is a vast valley right under the stunning north wall of the highest mountain of Oman – Jabel Ash… continue reading
Wadi Tiwi
The magnificent mountain valley
Through Wadi Tiwi leads a gravel road, so for many travelers it is less interesting than the parallel valley… continue reading
Muttrah
The old shopping center of Muscat
Muttrah is a historic town and former shopping center of Muscat. Up to now, there is a large harbor and a… continue reading
Jalan Bani Bu Ali Castle
A mighty castle above the oasis
At the northern end of the Wahiba Sands desert there is a large oasis of Jalan Bani Bu Ali. To protect this… continue reading
Misfat al Abriyeen
A well-known mountain village
Misfat al Abriyeen (940m above sea level) /Misfat al Abriyyin/ is a popular tourist destination in the Hajar… continue reading
Suwadi Beach
Beach surrounded by islands
Suwadi Beach is one of the most beautiful places in the Omani coast. Right across from the main beach there… continue reading
Old Ghul
Interesting ghost town
Old Ghul is now a completely abandoned town with ruins of stone houses. It is built at the mouth of the… continue reading
The Necropolis of Al Ayn
Mysterious Necropolis
Near the interesting Jabel Misht Mountain there are three necropolis from the time before our date. The best… continue reading
Birkat Al-Mawz Castle
Guard of Wadi al-Muaydin valley
The tactically-lying village of Birkat Al-Mawz below the massive Jebel Akhdar at the mouth of Wadi al-Muaydin… continue reading
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Main Mosque in Oman
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is monumental modern building constructed of marble. Renowned is by a huge… continue reading
As Sunaysilah Castle
Huge castle over Sur town
In the vicinity of Suru are three castles, the most interesting, the largest and highest is called As… continue reading
Bimmah Sinkhole
Unique sunken cave
Between Thibab and Bimmah you will find one of the great Omani attractions – Bimmah Sinkhole. It is a pond… continue reading
Wadi Bani Kharus
Wadi under the Sayq Plateau
Wadi Bani Kharus is a beautiful valley now accessible by a perfect asphalt road. The trip begins near the… continue reading
Wadi Bani Awf
Valley leading to Snake Canyon
Wadi Bani Awf is an interesting valley located southeast of Rustaq. Nice asphalt road leads the first… continue reading
Royal Opera House Muscat
Main Oman opera
The Royal Opera House in Muscat is one of the most important but modern buildings in Muscat (opened in 2011).… continue reading
Ras Al Khabbah
Cliffs and beach
If you travel along the seaside road at the very eastern tip of Oman, make sure you stop at the small Ras Al… continue reading
