The bull fight arena is one of the most popular arenas for this traditional sport. There is a rounded shape arena with seats and the dusty arena in the middle. It happens ever other weekend (on Fridays).

Al Batinah South

Barka Bull Fight Arena

Wadi Bani Kharus is located in Wilayat AlAwabi of Al Batina South governorate. Among the most tourist-attractive features of this wadi, we can mention the fabulous sceneries, amazing flora and fauna, and pleasant breeze. The type of activities that you can enjoy in this area are going to the mountains of Stal village, spending interesting hours in the market gardens of Sana village, and visiting the ancient aqueduct in Ain Karfas

Wadi Bani Kharus

All you need are here in Al Rustaq Souq. This is a good place to get familiar with culture and history and enjoy delicious food. You can find different stuff such as blacksmithing, folk remedies, palm leaves, silver, and different agricultural crops. There is also a vast area dedicated to sheep and livestock selling

Ar Rustaq Souq

Al Hazm fort, one of the most beautiful Omani forts, is located in Wilayat Ar Rustaq in Al Batinah South Governorate. It was renovated and restored and changed into a high potential tourism attraction due to its unique architecture and solid defense features. It is open from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM every day except on Fridays. You can visit al Hazm Fort from 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM on Fridays.

Al Hazm Fort

Nakhal Fort also known as Husn Al Heem, is located in Wilayat Nakhal in Wadi Raqeem of Al Batina South Governorate. It is 120 km away from the west of Muscat. You can enjoy the scenic view due to the several palm trees surrounding it. The Ministry of Tourism operated a museum in the fort which represents historic guns. 

Nakhal Fort

Alkasfah hot spring is located in Wilayat Ar Rustaq of Al Batinah South Governorate and is about 170 km away from Muscat. It is believed that the hot spring has a mountainous source. The temperature varies in different hot springs; about 45 degrees in Al Kasfah. There are some beneficial properties such as treating Rheumatism and skin diseases due to the high level of Sulfat content. As for other features of this hot spring, we can mention PH 7.62, Calcium 100.40, and Magnesium 25.73. 

Alkasfah Hot Spring

Khawr AlBatah Lagoon, the largest lagoon in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, extends about 3 kilometers and has an important role for fishing vessels and commercial ports where various types of ships anchor.

Ash Sharqiyah South

Khawr AlBatah Lagoon

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Rock Garden desert, one of the greatest natural treasures, is located in Wilayat Ad Duqm in Al Wusta Governorate. The garden is naturally sculpted from rocks. There is almost a six-kilometer area for some unusual rock formations which are estimated to belong to 46 million years ago. Some natural elements such as water, wind, and ice shaped sandstone and limestone sculptures around the area. 

Al Wusta

Rock Garden Desert

Bait Ar Rudaydah castle is 24 km away from Nizwa, at the entrance of Wadi Al Muaydin. It represents a combination of historical and defensive architecture. This castle changed into a museum that demonstrates the heritage weapons of Oman and the progression in weapons during the passage of time. 

Ad Dakhiliyah

Bait Ar Rudaydah Castle

Sohar corniche is located in Sohar Al Batinah North Governorate. Visitors can enjoy the signboards, restaurants, and sun lounge along the path. There is also a small park at the corner.

Al Batinah North

Sohar corniche Beach

Al Hoota Cave is located in Al Hamra town in Ad Dakhiliya Governorate. It was discovered by the locals for the first time and changed into a tourism destination. The average temperature in Al Hamra is summarized as below:
In spring: 12 – 25 °C
In summer: 20 – 36 °C
In fall: 25 – 32 °C
In winter: 19 – 23 °C


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