10 Things To See And Do When You Visit Muscat, Oman

4.) See the Old Fort and Swim at Qurum Beach

Due to the scorching hot weather that Muscat regularly experiences, a little time on the beach isn’t a choice, it’s almost essential (well, that’s my excuse, anyway). Shatti Al Qurum Beach is one of the prime stretches in Muscat and has miles of golden sands lined with quality restaurants and cafes to explore. If you’re wanting to make the most of the sunshine and sea in Muscat, here’s the place to go. 

Alternatively, if you still want to head to the shoreline and not jump into the ocean, take a visit to the Old Fort that clings onto the edge of the shoreline.

5.) Take a day trip to Nizwa

A few hours inland from Muscat is the historic town of Nizwa. This ancient city was once a key trade route across the region with the 17th Century tower still guarding the city itself. Head across on a day tour by car or with a guide and explore the souk that makes some of the best silver jewellery in the country.

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