Why is Oman called the land of scenic beauty? What are some recommended places to visit and activities to do while in Oman?
"As-salaamu alaykum", and welcome to the enchanting Sultanate of Oman. Safe and inviting, Oman will hypnotise you with its fragrant ancient souks, mesmerise with dramatic landscapes and leave you spell bound with its stories. Home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Oman is steeped in history and has inspired some of literature’s most famous tales.
In this article we will show you why Oman is called the land of scenic beauty. You will discover some recommended places to visit and activities to do while in Oman.
2. Forts and Castles
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Nakhal Fort (beautyeye/flickr) |
3. Muthra
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Mutrah (Krishna Kumar/flickr) |
4. Scuba diving
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(Thierry Rouchon/flickr |
5. Al Ayn Village, Jabel Al Akhdar
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Al Ayn Village, Jabel Al Akhdar (internationaltravllermag.com) |
6. Caving
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Ash Sharqiyah (pierrehaut/flickr) |
7. Mountain Goat
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Mountain Goat (Krishna Kumar/flickr) |
8. Musandam
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Musandam (panoramas/flickr) |
9. Deserts
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(oman-conference.squ.edu.om) |
10. Salalah
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Salalah (saf eins/flickr)
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11. Terraces of rose bushes in Jabal Akhdar
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Terraces of rose bushes in Jabal Akhdar that thrive in spring/summer (timesofoman.com)
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12. Wadi Bani
For anyone who has ever travelled to Oman, what was your favourite thing that you saw, and why? What was the most beautiful, incredible sight you saw while there?
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Beauty has an address ~ Oman