Qurum Beach , below the Crowne Plaza Hotel, is well set up for visitors and has a number of picnic areas and palm shades. When the tide is low, one can take a 4km walk towards the Embassies' area in Shati Al Qurum. Approximately half way along this stretch of beach is the Muscat InterContinental hotel.

Which is located near the Civil Aviation Club in Al Azaiba. A four-wheel drive vehicle is necessary to get down to the water's edge. It is abundant in starfish, crabs and exotic shells.

Bandar Jissah is located near Qantab, on the way to Al Bustan & Shangri La Resort. The bay is quite secluded and the rocks at the foot of the cliffs can be good for exploring when the tide is out. Snorkelling is popular here. There is also a children's playground and snack shop.

Marjan Beach , near Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), is quiet during the day, but tends to get livelier in the early evenings. It has some small coral reefs, perfect for the novice snorkeller, as one doesn't have to swim too far out before seeing the likes of clown fish, parrot fish, sea cucumbers and occasionally, turtles and rays. Local fishermen can be seen spearing cuttlefish.

Jebel Akhdar in Arabic means "Green Mountains" and this region of the most verdant outside of Salalah and the Batinah Coast . To go there requires a 4-wheel drive ( and a road permit because of military installations in the area). One of the most scenic areas in Oman , coupled with the friendly local inhabitants, this region is a natural spot for tourism. Points of interest include the towns of Wadi Bani Habib, Saiq and Al Ayn, where local farmers raise grapes, pomegranates, apricots and walnuts.

mountain of sun is a mountain located in northeastern Oman . It is the highest mountain of the country and part of Al Hajar Mountains range. It is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km from Muscat . In the summer temperature is around 20 °C and in the winter it drops just above 0 °C.

Wadi Bani Khalid is about 203 km far from Muscat . It is the best-known wadi of the Sharqiyah region. Its stream maintains a constant flow of water throughout the year. Large pools of water and boulders are scattered along the course of the wadi. As a geographical area, Wadi Bani Khalid covers a large swathe of low land and mountains.

Wadi Dhaiqah lies in a grand canyon about 90 km eastwards from the Bait Hattat (Wadi Adei) roundabout in Muscat . As many as 120 other wadis lead to this great valley which features as a large natural park extending from Wilayat Dima W'attayyeen in the Sharqiyah region to the Wilayat of Qurayyat in the Governorate of Muscat.

It is easy to reach Wadi Dhaiqah from the highway, but after 20 minutes venturing into the wadi one is surprised by massive boulders and deep pools before coming across the famous fruit farms of Al Mazarea and many other attractions. In some places along Wadi Dhaiqah, the valley becomes narrow and its walls shoot up and change into high, wonderful cliffs.

Wadi Shab lies in Niyabat Tiwi, Wilayat of Sur, is 76 km from Qurayyat. It is easy to reach this wadi from the Qurayyat-Sur highway. The wadi combines the attractions of coast areas and inland wonders. It has at least seven pools of shimmering emerald green water studded beautiful boulders. One of the pools is in a cave where light streams in dramatically from above and there are fantastic echoes as you swim and splash.

One of the Al Batinah region's best loved valleys is Wadi Al Abyadh which lies some 30 km away from Muscat-Sohar highway. With a four-wheel drive vehicle, it will be a memorable experience to explore this wadi, which is vested in green vegetation and white boulders and rocks, from which the wadi probably takes its name. The rough road runs through the middle of the wadi. There are pink oleander trees and many beautiful birds.

About seven kilometers away from Wadi Shab starts Wadi Tiwi which extends 36 km inland and ends at a mountain village known as Mibam. Many groves and fruit trees grow along the course of this wadi from which the azure blue sea can be seen as you climb up the hills and descend into the valleys.

located approx 15 Kms from Al Hamra. Over here one can see an abandoned persian village perched on the sides of a steep cliff. Wadi ghul has a recharged dam built to stop floodwaters from washing into Al Hamra and to allow water to be stored and drained down into the Wadi bed.

In addition to its dramatic cliffs, extensive white beaches, caves and grottos, Dhofar also boasts some fascinating wadis, with Wadi Darbat being the most popular.

Within the old Wilayat of Rustaq, some 135 km from modern day Rustaq, lies Wadi Al-Houqain, characterised by its many springs, some of which gently flow between the scattered granite rocks forming clear running brooks, whilst others pour unrestrained into the main stream of the wadi.

Wa di Bani Auf, an ancient wadi offering breathtaking vistas along its 26km trail, is one of five spectacular wadis in the Wilayat of Rustaq. Picturebook oasis villages, nurtured by copious springs and aflaj, are a striking feature of Wadi Bani Auf.

Wadi Fida in the Wilayat of Dhank, offers charm and variety as it cuts its path through Adh-Dhahirah Region, before emptying itsef in the sands of the As-Sinainah desert straddling the Oman-UAE border.

The wadi is usually in full flow around Yanqul, gurgling on for about 3km and then following a subterranean course until it reaches the outskirts of Dhank, some 30km downstream.

Ain Razzat within the Governorate of Dhofar flows at an average speed of 180 litres per second. Suitable for drinking, its waters have an average temperature of 31°C and are used to irrigate the surrounding cultivated lands.

At the foot of a mountain in Wilayat Nakhl, surrounded by palm trees, one will find the slightly less forceful but just as regarded Ain Ath-Thuwarah. With temperatures reaching 37°C, this spring is also said to possess healing powers, with an average water flow of 53 litres per second.

Many visitors frequent the spring to take advantage of its therapeutic properties, to swim and generally have fun in the shade of the surrounding trees.

One of the most renowned springs in Oman , Ain Al-Kasfah in Wilayat of Rustaq has been continuously flowing for countless years. Many stories exist as to the therapeutic properties of the spring, due to its 45°C potable water and unrelenting flow.

This places is natural fresh water springs gushing out from small crevives in the mountains. You can see several natural caves in the hills, where you could opt to camp overnight. There is a garden and play area at Ayn razat where you could take a breakand stop for a meal.