Six must-visit hidden beaches in Sultanate

Oman is blessed with breathtaking beaches that are both environmentally and geologically diverse

MUSCAT: The Sultanate rests majestically on the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Sea and is home to some of the most stunning and secluded beaches the Arabian Peninsula has to offer.

Oman is blessed with breathtaking beaches that are both environmentally and geologically diverse, and one can find rocky, sandy beaches as well as fjords, islands, and beach-lakes that are home to gorgeous aquatic flora and fauna. One can enjoy a walk on the soft sands, go fishing, have a picnic, or watch the sunrise or sunset at Oman’s beautiful beaches. Here is a list of six of Oman’s most beautiful hidden beaches:

Ras Madrakah Beach

Ras Al Madrakah, near Duqm, is a breezy, misty, beach with a weather that is a lot cooler than the northern coast of Oman courtesy the presence of monsoon clouds in summer months. The scenery here is stunningly attractive, and the beach is a good fishing spot too, where one can enjoy the beautiful soft sand and waves on a weekend camping day out.

Al Lakbi Beach

Located in Al Wusta Governorate, Al Lakbi beach is an interesting mixture of soft sand areas and shallow rock pools. The beach’s shoreline receives the benefit of the summer monsoon climate that makes it a natural habitat for a rich variety of birds.

Hal Beach

Located a few kilometres away from Husn Bakha (Bakha fortress), one can see the expansive Hal beach that overlooks the Arabian Sea in the Musandam Governorate. You can take a delightful break when driving between Bukha and Khasab, and take a stroll in the evening to watch the beautiful sunset. In summers, large flocks of Socotra Cormorant birds congregate along this coast before migration.

Daba Beach

Facing the warm waters of the Sea of Oman and overlooked by a mountainous skyline, the soft sand beach of Daba stretches south of the north of the Musandam Governorate. Having a fishing harbour half-way across its shoreline, the beach is usually laden with several fishing dhows and numerous small inshore fishing boats.

White Beach

Overlooked by the towering escarpment of Al Hajar Ash Sharqi mountain range is the beautiful bay of the ‘White Beach’, near Fins village in Muscat Governorate, on the coastal road between Sur and Quriyat. The clear turquoise water of the Sea of Oman here laps Sand formed from ancient coral reefs, thus creating one of the area’s most relaxing locations.

Yanket Beach

The deep fjord-like creek at Yanket extends about 2km inland, from the Sea of Oman creating a unique inlet. Yenket’s beach is home to a football pitch, which periodically disappears under the advancing tide that adjacent boats use to escape into the sea.

The best way to visit this beachcreek is by boat, and the 25 minutes journey from Marina Bandar Rowdah will reward you with a close view of grey herons and other birds upon arrival.