Top 10 things to do in Oman

1. Hike and Swim in Wadi Shab

It is one of the top destinations for Tourists and Locals in Oman. Wadi Shab is a wadi accessible only by foot. Where it gets narrower it is filled with water in which you can swim all the way to a cave with a waterfall.

It is preserved as you need to hike and swim. It is a great adventure yet not too difficult. The clear water, the white boulder, the huge sandstone cliffs and the peace and quiet. 

2. Observe Turtles at the Ras Al Jinz Reserve

Every year thousands of turtles come to the shores of Oman to lay their eggs. Ras Al Jinz is a beach transformed as a reserve where they study the turtles and provide a good environment for them to come. They organize evening and morning tours to observe them dig a hole and slide to sea.

Huge wild turtles making their way on the sand. The excitation builds up as you walk on the beach looking for the turtles in holes. And when you find one it is spectacular. They are really big and very resilient digging their hole considering how difficult it is for them to move on sand.

3. Explore the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Located in the new part of the Capital city of Muscat, the Grand Mosque is a magnificent building offered to the people by the Sultan Qaboos. It can receive 20000 worshippers. In the mornings, tourists can step in and admire the elegant architecture.

It is big enough to not be stuck with other tourists. There are interesting corridors everywhere with mosaics. Except the main prayer hall.

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