Get outdoors this summer

True, summers are scorching in Oman. Though summer in this region is harsh, you can turn it into fun with the suitable summer activities

DIPNA JACOB

True, summers are scorching in Oman. You may consider shutting up inside an air-conditioned room as a better option when the sweltering sun is glaring outside. Though summer in this region is harsh, you can turn it into fun with the suitable summer activities. Oman is blessed with beautiful geographical features. Make use of it to your advantage.

Swimming

What can be more refreshing than a cool dip in the pool or in the sea? Swimming is a great sport with a benefit of whole body exercise. It is fun plus exercise, making it a winwin for all. Also, it gives refreshing respite from the heat. Blessed with the long stretch of pristine coastline and refreshing wadis, Oman is the ideal place for water adventure seekers. However, do not forget to take care of your skin and be generous with the application of sunscreen lotion.

Snorkelling

If you are a confident swimmer and love to see underwater life, the sea of Oman has a lot to offer. Plan a snorkelling trips with your like-minded friends and discover the beauty of underwater life and corals in Oman. There are also the numerous diving companies operating in Oman, which offer snorkelling classes to make your trips more exciting and adventurous.

Picnic

Pack your picnic basket with some homemade bites and smoothies to enjoy a picnic to the beautiful islands, beaches, public gardens or wadis in Oman. There are numerous islands in Oman which are accessible by a short boat rides and enjoy the rest of the day with your family and friends swimming and playing in the water. To make things easy, there are a few tourism companies which provide such rides accompanied by food and games on the island.

Pursue photography

Oman is an amazing country bounteous with scenic beauty and rich heritage sites providing an all-in-one destination to the passionate photographer in you. Revel in its lovely coastline, azure beaches, stunning shades of hills and mountains, welcoming dunes, ancient forts, remarkable roundabouts and much more. If you love to capture beauty through your lens, there is no better time than starting it right now.

Evenings on the beach

Pack your snack pack and beach sports kits to spend some fun time on the beach in the evenings. It is a great workout plus fun in a combo pack. Children will also enjoy playing in the sand and water and also helps develop social behaviour and introduce them to community activities.

Dune bashing

The excitement and the thrill of dune bashing will instantly make you forget the glaring sun. If you are an adventure sports lover, waste no time, jump in your 4WD and charge up and down the vast stretch of the copper-coloured sand dunes of Oman.

Turtle watching

Oman is a nesting place for four different species of turtle namely endangered Green Turtle, the Olive Ridley Turtle, the Loggerhead Turtle, and the critically endangered Hawksbill Turtle and the best time to see turtle hatching is between May and September.