Nizwa
An authentic town on the border of the desert, Nizwa is also a jump-off point for castles.
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Qurayat
Getting there is part of the fun: the drive to Qurayat takes you through rugged mountains. Qurayat itself is a pleasant fishermen town with several things to see and do.
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Misfat
Spectacularly located and with houses built on rocks, Misfat seems to cling to the rocks of the date-tree covered mountain it sits on and has successfully done so for a long time.
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Jabrin Castle
Clearly rising out of the plains in which it is located, Jabrin Castle stands as a proud reminder of former might in the interior of Oman, in between the Jabal Akhdar mountains.
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Mutrah Fish Suq
Early risers can enjoy the tranquil fish market in Mutrah, where colourful and fish of various sizes are traded by bearded Omanis.
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Wadi Mayh
Wadi Mayh gives a good impression of the characteristics of a wadi: a canyon bordered by limestone cliffs, small villages, watchtowers, and patches of green in an otherwise dry environment.
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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
Impressive for its size and brilliant works of art on both the out- and inside, the Grand Mosque is one of the landmark buildings of Muscat that begs to be visited even by the non-believer.
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Nakhal Fort
Towering above the sea of date palms, spectacularly built Nakhal Fort offers a peek into traditional rooms, views of the surrounding area, and has plenty of corners to explore.
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Wadi Shab
For a full exploration of Wadi Shab, you will need your feet and hands, and you will have to swim; but your efforts will be rewarded by emerald pools hemmed in between steep cliffs.
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Wadi Bani Awf
A spectacular wadi right in the middle of Oman, you can find palm trees, rugged mountain scenery, small villages, and more in Wadi Bani Awf, making for an exciting experience.
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Bilad Sayt
At the end of a spectacular drive up Wadi Bani Awf lies the picturesque small village of Bilad Sayt, rising from terraced fields against a backdrop of rugged mountains.
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Hamra Old Town
One of the oldest towns of the country, the old part of Al Hamra is a collection of adobe houses, which almost seems like an open-air museum until you discover that some are still inhabited.
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Jebel Shams Grand Canyon
The most spectacular mountain scenery of Oman can be found around the highest mountain, Jebel Shams, where you can walk along the rim of the Grand Canyon, or feel dwarfed by driving through Wadi Nakhr.
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