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temptations of Oman
As one of the oldest Arabic civilizations in the Middle East, Oman offers endless beaches, impressive mountains, green oases and authentic cities with a modern touch.
As one of the oldest Arabic civilizations in the Middle East, Oman offers endless beaches, impressive mountains, green oases and authentic cities with a modern touch.
Muscat welcomes you with a cool sea breeze, a perfume of herbs and incense, and hospitable residents. The smallest capital in the world is a fairytale come true, built on steep rocks and surrounded by plains.
Due to its many low-rise and light-coloured buildings, Muscat is also known as the ‘white capital’. The 5000-year old city offers colourful markets, cosy shisha bars with fragrant hookahs and top-quality shopping malls.
One of the most popular wadis for a refreshing swim and a picnic is Wadi Tiwi in the east of Oman. Go for spectacular hikes in this lush tropical area.
In addition to vast beaches, historic buildings and the chance to enjoy mystical nights in the desert, Oman is known for its magnificent wadis: river beds that form a green valley between the mountains, offering lavish oases with clear water, colourful flowers and exotic birdlife.
Not only travellers love to come back to Oman. The Arab country is also home to some of the world’s most important tortoise beaches, Ras al-Hadd and Ras al-Jinz, where over 20,000 giant tortoises from the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf come to procreate every year. Throughout the year professional guides can help you spot these prehistoric reptiles in protected nature parks.