Top 5 Beaches in Oman

Bandar Jissah

Located 25 kilometres from Muscat, Bandar Jissah is the perfect remedy for those days when the bustle of Muscat’s souk markets gets too intense. Travel the sweeping coastal road and find alluring blue waters just catching the rocky hills surrounding the lagoon; the ruggedness of the rock creating a beautiful contrast against the stillness of the sea. Local fishermen’s boats bob silently by the shore and snorkelling opportunities wait just outside the bay.

Qurum Beach

Qurum Beach is one of the longest beaches in Oman and the coast line spans four kilometers at low tide making it a perfect beach for those that enjoy a long walk with their feet in the water. This is also one of the most popular beaches due to its close proximity to shopping malls and many hotels can be found here. Halfway along this beach, around the Intercontinental hotel your inner wild child can emerge as you can rent a jet ski in this area and have a blast with it in the water. If you are contented with relaxing there are numerous chairs and beach loungers available for you to soak up the sun. The beach is dotted with palm trees that create a bit of protection from the Omani sun, it also makes perfect cover for a family picnic. Qurum beach is one of those places where residents and tourists mingle and have a lot of fun in the sun.

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