Sea holiday in Oman
Travel to Oman is possible throughout the year - the hot tropical climate contributes to this.
But the best time to relax on the sea in Oman is recognized as the period from October to March, when comfortable sunny weather is guaranteed, and the average air temperature during the day is from + 25 C to + 30 C, at night about + 20 C, the water is heated to + 23 C ... + 25 C.
Oman is surrounded by sea water on three sides: the Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf, and the length of the coast is 1700 km.
The country has always had a rich tradition of navigation and sea trade, and now the tourism industry of the country is actively focused on beach holidays. Major cities are located on the coast, resorts of Oman: Muscat, Salala, Sohar, Sur, Musandam.
muscat
The pearl of Arabia, the capital of Oman, a city that harmoniously combines history and modernity.
Muscat is an elite resort of Oman, it is easy to get lost in the mangrove gardens and in the al-Kourum Park among the luxurious pink bushes, waterfalls, palm plantations.
Beaches.
The beaches of the resort are washed by the waters of the Gulf of Oman. Muscat has the sandy beaches of Yitti Beach and Qantab Beach, the pebble beach. An hour's drive from the capital is the miles-long wild sandy beach of Al Sifah. On the shore there are grounds for beach volleyball and football.
On the city beaches of Muscat there is an infrastructure for a good rest: cafes, restaurants, free parking for cars.
In the evening, tourists are invited to memorable sea walks in the bays of Muscat against the backdrop of the setting sun.
Fans of diving and snorkeling should go to the protected islands of Dayamaniat (20 km from Muscat) - there is a meeting with thousands of fish, reef sharks, stingrays, pelagic fish, sea turtles and skates, moray eels.
4 km from the coast is the island of Fahal (or Shark Island) - there divers go to see corals at a depth of 40 meters.
Attractions
In Muscat, tourists can visit the forts of Al Jalali and Mirani, see the mosque of Sultan Qaboos, the Royal Palace of Al Alam.
salala
The second largest city of Oman, the capital of Dafar province on the coast of the Arabian Sea, surrounded by plantations of mangoes, coconuts, bananas, papayas.
Beaches.
Salalah is called the southern Maldives of Oman.
In the vicinity of the city of Salala, the coast is sandy, the coast is very clean, the sea water is transparent. Entertainment: snorkeling, yachting, water skiing, sea fishing.
Diving in Salalah: most often diving is done from boats, the dive depth is from 7 to 30 meters. possible meeting with moray eels, crocodile fish, cuttlefish, sardines, sea turtles, stingrays. The town of Mirbat is located 50 minutes drive from Salala, there is a possible coastal dive and meeting with barracuda, stone fish.
Al Mughsail Beach surrounded by mountains is considered the best for picnics and photo shoots.
It is worth considering that the sea current can be strong and unpredictable, so you need to listen to the instructions of the instructors.
Attractions
In Salal, you can visit the ancient market, where, if you are lucky, buy old daggers, silver and gold jewelry, bracelets and headdresses, oriental spices.
Tourists are offered trips to the burial place of the prophet Job in the Kava mountains, to the palace of the Queen of Sheba in the Rory valley, to the mosque of Sultan Qaboos.
Sohar
Formerly a large and influential city, the former (until 1749) capital of Oman. There is a legend that the famous Sinbad sailor was born in Sohar.
Beaches.
You can relax in Oman in Sohar there is a multi-kilometer sandy city beach, washed by the waters of the Gulf of Oman. For a good diving should go to the nearby island of Savadi.
Attractions
Snow-white Fort Sohara, built in the XIII century (at the top there is an observation deck), and a colorful ancient market with a rich selection of goods.
Sur
A city in eastern Oman, 1,250 km from Muscat, an important trading port and fishing mecca.
Beaches.
In Sur there is a long sandy city beach and numerous coves nearby.
In these parts, tourists go for diving, sea fishing, sailing.
Attractions
In the city shipyards you can see the process of building a traditional wooden boat dhow.
The ancient forts of Jalyan Beni-Bu-Ali, Sunaisila, El Mintarib, Kuran.
Holidays in Oman can be informative: the Ras al-Jins reserve in the vicinity of Sur is called the “Turtle Paradise”, because here sea turtles lay eggs and here small turtles are born, which then go on their first great voyage.
Musandam Peninsula
An area with unique landscapes and a former pirate mecca, now "Arabian Norway" is an esclave of Oman.
Musandam is separated from the rest of Oman by UAE lands, but from Muscat to the peninsula can be reached by ferry.
On Musandam there are steep cliffs and an excellent opportunity for climbing, and in the sea - a variety of water sports and fishing.
In the Omuz Strait, a wonderful diving in underwater caves and diving to corals are organized. On boat trips on traditional dhow boats there is a chance to meet dolphins.