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

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

Salalah is the most important town in the Dhofar region, located in the south of Oman. It's a town full of resources, such as its industrial port and its frankincense supplies. Travellers can discover culture and the frankincense harvest there, beautiful buildings and even scuba dive.

Salalah, capital of Dhofar

Sur is a coastal city to the southeast of Muscat.
 It's one of the country's most important cities and an industrial hub.


Sur - the capital of dhow production - and its surrounds


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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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Sur is a traditional town: its port, surrounded by white houses, offers a wonderful walk, with a few of the sea and typical Omani boats (dhows). At only 4km away from the town, you can visit the dhow shipyards. It will be a must-see visit during <a href="/oman/">your stay in Sur, </a> so that you can contemplate the construction of these traditional wooden boats.
I would also remember Bilad Sur Fort: built using earth to protect Sur against interior invasions, this is a place full of history Of course, don't hesitate to go to the town's market It will always give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and meet local people. You will always discover new flavours and new products which don't exist in Europe.

Sur is a town situated on the coast, southeast of Muscat. It's a destination for curious travellers who are interested in new cultures.

Sur has an almost unreal beauty. Even though I'm not a great lover of Eastern details, but it must be acknowledged that Sur gives the impression of being a port right out of a tale of "One Thousand and One Nights." The white of its buildings and the wood of its slatted balconies contrast with the deep blue of the sea and the yellow of the shore. A few earthen forts and the bluish domes of the mosques punctuate the landscape. Even if the shore is especially beautiful, go inside the city to discover the souq. There are still artisans and you'll be delighted by the highly authentic Oman. Something else I also liked was the dhow construction sites that are found near the lagoon. There really aren't a whole lot of things to see in Sur, and yet it's truly a city that I recommend to discover during your <a href="/oman/">stay in Oman</a> just for its beauty and atmosphere.

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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