Jabal Akhdar is a mountainous region located approximately 2 hours' drive from Muscat. It's a magnificent place, between mountains and greenery, where the sun and the heat seem to have spared cultivation and vegetation.

Jabal Akhdar: the green mountains of Oman

Jebel Shams is the highest point in Oman, at an altitude of 3,000 m. It's a site dedicated to hikers, but also suitable for those wishing to admire the scenery without the long walks.

Jebel Shams: at the summit of Oman

Masirah is an Omani island located in the Indian Ocean to the east of the country. Masirah has only recently opened for tourism and getting there is very easy. Masirah offers beautiful white sand beaches, as well as a new perspective of Omani traditions.

On the island of Masirah, pristine beaches and traditions

Nizwa is one of the largest cities in the country. During your visit to Oman, don't miss out on this city packed with history and the centre of numerous activities.

Nizwa: the capital of central Oman

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A visit to The Sultanate of Oman means experiencing the land of the Arabian Nights: a country that bridges the cultures of Africa and India with a breathtaking mix of mountains, coastal plains and deserts. Located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula on the shores of the Arabian Sea, the Sultanate of Oman occupies a land area almost twice the size of France, yet has only three million inhabitants. A land of myths and legends, it was the birthplace of Sinbad the Sailor. Oman’s geography offers visitors a selection of rich and varied landscapes: a vast desert covers the majority of the center of the country. High mountain ranges extend along its northern and south-eastern coasts (including Jebel ach-Chams with a peak of 3,009 metres), where you can experience deep canyons, cliffs, fortified villages and oases. Before leaving for the Sultanate of Oman, add two new words to your vocabulary: Dejbel (mountain range) and Wadi (the riverbed that irrigates the lush palm groves). Most cities, including the capital, Muscat, are located in the north of the country. Tourists also visit Oman for its seaside resorts, with superb marine life and corals that attract more and more divers travellers each year.

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Sur will delight those who love stopovers that are off the beaten path. Spared from tourism, this particularly authentic port radiates a unique charm. 

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Nakhal is one of the most impressive and best restored forts in the Sultanate of Oman. 

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Rustaq is a small provincial town in Oman. It is best to spend a day there with a view to continuing your travels inland. You can stop off there to recharge your batteries and stock up on provisions for the trek to the summit of Djebel Shams.
Just like every other town in the country, the Al-Rustaq fort dominates the town and offers a stunning view of the mountains and the town below.
Rustaq's stunning hot spring, called Ain Al Kasfa, is particularly memorable.
 It is the country's most popular spring, renowned for its healing powers against skin ailments. The main spring is closed to the public, but you will find some establishments which let you dip your feet in the 45°C water.

Rustaq (known in Oman as Al-Rustaq) is around 2 hours inland from Muscat by car.

Nakhal was my first Omani stop outside Muscat, and I must say that this fort and the site where it is located are a sure bet in the Sultanate's landscapes. Built on a plain, surrounded by palm trees, with the Hajar mountains in the background, the Nakhal Fort alone is an Omani icon. Once inside, people realize the importance of this fort: terraces, towers, stairs, multiple and varied rooms shine a light on the excitement that ruled there at its height. One of this site's nice surprises are the reenactments performed by the Ministry of Tourism experts in various rooms. One can see what a library or a child's room might look like in Oman in the early 19th century. <a href="/oman/">During your stay in Oman</a>, visiting the Nakhal Fort will probably be one of the highlights of the trip.

Nakhal is one of the most impressive and best restored forts in the Sultanate of Oman.

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