As the capital city of Oman, Muscat offers tourists a snapshot of the country's past and present. The city's beautiful beaches are harmoniously mixed with grand buildings and nature parks. When visiting the city You'll notice the many religious sites dotted around Muscat. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is perfect to get a true understanding of the country's culture.
Explore the city to its absolute fullest by hiring a car in Muscat. Take a drive out to Qurum Beach, located only a ten minute drive from central Muscat. Here you can take a romantic stroll on the shores or ride the waves on a jet ski.
As Muscat is Oman's largest city, there's plenty to see and do, but exploring wider Oman gives you a further insight into the country's rich culture. Hire a car from Muscat and take a drive to Sur - located on the east side of the country, the city is filled with many amazing things to do. Turtle Beach is where You'll rediscover nature in its rawest form, here you can turtle watch while enjoying the glorious weather.
Inland from Muscat you'll find the Al Hajar Mountains. Located in western Hajar, the mountains extend across the east coast of the country. Tourists love to backpack around the mountain range and visit small villages along the way.
