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Located on the coast of Oman, Muscat is a significant Arabic city rapidly gaining recognition as a popular destination in the region. Moreover, there are numerous exceptional activities to undertake in Muscat that are spread throughout the city and its vicinity.
Home to stunning dive sites, intriguing archaeological ruins, historic forts, souqs (markets), and some of the region’s best hiking trails, Oman promises an unforgettable travel experience. Visas to visit this complex, storied land are easy to obtain; however, there’s some red tape to navigate compared to its Gulf neighbors.
Tucked into the southeastern corner of the vast Arabian Peninsula, Oman has historically been isolated by mountains, sand, and sea. Today, the same pristine features responsible for the sultanate’s seclusion are now acclaimed outdoor attractions. From the world’s largest sand desert to endangered sea turtles, hulking baobab trees, and ancient ‘pillow lavas,’ Oman is home to a surfeit of natural wonders that are surprisingly easy and inexpensive to explore.
Beyond the urban landscapes, white-sand beaches, and fishing villages along the coastline, Oman’s formidable interior presents exceptional opportunities for those equipped with hiking boots.
Say the word ‘desert’ and chances are that rolling sand dunes and expansive horizontal space spring to mind. In Oman, however, the desert landscape includes a vertical dimension in the form of soaring limestone cliffs incised with canyons. Drive or hike along one of these narrow, arid defiles, and you enter a troglodyte world of ancient cave-dwellings, prehistoric petroglyphs, and old villages that appear to be exuding from the rockface.