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mirbat castle

Mirbat is a coastal town in the Dhofar, in southwestern Oman. It was the site of the 1972 Battle of Mirbat between Communist guerrillas on one side and the Armed forces...

We visited Efftalqut Beach as part of our Khareef 2019 trip. The place is a great lookout of Efftalqut Beach.

Taqah Castle - door

Taqah is a small coastal town 30-minute drive away from Salalah, Dhofar (Oman).

Ayn Jarsis (or Ain Garziz) is a pleasant place for a picnic but don't forget an insect repellent as both flies and mosquitoes will drive you nuts.

Mughsail beach - West side

Mughsail Beach is one of the most touristic places that we chose for our Khareef 2019 trip.

There is no better chance to see camels up-close then travelling to Jebel Samhan.

Khareef 2019 attractions Salalah

It's quite challenging to find a comprehensive recommendation or a list of what to visit in Salalah and around. The best time is obviously around Khareef (monsoon) season, which is an...

Pros: ancient history and archaeological sites, beautiful colors in the autumn Cons: small park