Attraction Sites

North and South A'Sharqiyah Governorates

Dhow Building Factory

Dhow building Factory in Sur is the only existing factory that builds dhows in Oman and Dhow is the generic name given to traditional Arab sailboats, usually equipped with one or two masts and Latin sail rigging.

Visit Type


  • Historical


  • Arts

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Sinaw Souq

Sinaw traditional market is one of Oman’s popular old Souqs that is a linking point between three major Governorates and been a commercial center for the trade caravans since the old times. The Souq gathers under one roof the loca ...

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  • Cultural


  • Shopping

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Ibra Souq

Located among the traditional buildings, fortresses, and towers, Ibra market reflects a sense of the region’s historical essence and ancient times.

Visit Type


  • Cultural


  • Shopping

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

As Sunaysilah Castle

This Castle was built on a hill overlooking As Sunaysilah Village in A'Sharqiyah South Governorate.

Visit Type


  • Historical


  • Architecture

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Al Mintarib Castle

It was as built during the thirteenth century AD in the middle of Al Mintarib town in Wilayt Badiya for sheltering the entire population from enemy attacks.

Visit Type


  • Historical


  • Architecture

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Bilad Sur Castle

Lies in the middle of Bilad Sur Plain. It is considered one of Wilayt’s biggest bastions.

Visit Type


  • Architecture


  • Historical

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  • Not Applicable

Falaj Al Jaylah

Falaj Al Jaylah is an Ayni Falaj. It lies in Al Jaylah town in Sur and is fed by Wadi AlShab.

Visit Type


  • Architecture


  • Historical

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Wadi Al Shab

This wadi is located in Tiwi, part of Sur. It lies 140 kilometers (87 miles) from Muscat on the Qurayat – Sur Coastal Road. Fresh water cascading from tops of the mountains meet the briny sea water on its banks, creating an enviro ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Adventure

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)


  • Mountains

Wadi Tiwi

You’ll know that you are in a special spot of the world when you can relax and enjoy the countryside that is surrounded by towers, heritage houses, and beautiful little villages, and get a chance to swim at the valley’s crystal cl ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)


  • Mountains

Wadi Bani Khalid

Wadi Bani Khalid is one of the best-known wadis in the Sultanate of Oman. Its stream maintains a constant flow of water throughout the year.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)


  • Mountains

Wadi Andam

Its remoteness from the sea endows this wadi with a mellow climate, magical nature and tiered trees. Here you will find a seamless amalgamation of trees and rocky formations that will steep your senses in total serenity, calmness, ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Geological

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Wadi Al Ta'iyeen

An expansive valley dotted with rocks acacia trees and small hills overlooked by the mountains on both sides. There are some ruins at the foot of the mountain visible on the left side of the road as you make your way through the f ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Geological

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Wadi Dimma

This wadi along with Wadi Al Tayeen merge and eventually and feed into Wadi Dhayqah Dam in Qurayat. The Wadi is also known as Al Hajir, as it is located near natural Al Hajir Park. Overall, this wadi is good location for those who ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Geological

Habitat


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

Qalhat & Bibi Mariam

Qalhat is a historical city that most of its history has remained undiscovered. When there, you can see the details carved into its walls and monuments that overlook the sea. It is a coastal city that is mysterious, timeless and a ...

Visit Type


  • Historical


  • Archaeological

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Al Manzafah Village

Located in Ibra, Al Manzafah, with its forts, towers and old buildings constructed from traditional Omani plaster and cement, contains inscriptions and decorations that are looked upon as a prominent cultural landmark.

Visit Type


  • Historical


  • Archaeological

Habitat


  • Not Applicable

Al Ashkharah

Al Ashkharah is a small town in the Ash Sharqiyah Region is 80 km from Ras al-Hadd and 90 km from Ras al-Jinz. The spectacular sandy beaches surround Al Ashkharah on both sides and extend for several kilometers.

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Sandy Beaches

Turtle Reserve at Ras Al Jinz

Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, a unique natural landscape, unspoiled shorelines, golden deserts, luxuriant green oases and rugged mountains. Ras Al Jinz is world renown for the nesting of the endangered green turtle, probably the mos ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Sandy Beaches

As Saleel Nature Park Reserve

It is located to the north of Al Kamil W’al Wafi Wilayat and 57 km from Sur and consists of three basic geographical types. The first is the alluvial plain and has a wide yard of acacia and gum Arabic trees, the second is the val ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Wildlife

Habitat


  • Plains


  • Wadi/s (Valley/s)

A'Sharqiyah Sands

It is considered among the most beautiful camping areas in the Sultanate and extends over an area of up to about 10 thousand square kilometers. The Sand colors range from red to brown as far as the eye can see. It is the original ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Cultural

Habitat


  • Desert and Sandy Dunes

Ras Al Hadd Beach

This beach is about 60 kilometers from Sur City, the capital of the A'Sharqiyah South Governorate. It has been home to human activity since the third millennium BC and serves as a safe haven for ships from storms. Fighter planes t ...

Visit Type


  • Nature


  • Leisure

Habitat


  • Sandy Beaches