Masirah.. the great island in the Sea of Oman

Arabiaweather.com- Ismail Qasimi- “A great island in the Sea of Oman with several villages.” This is what Yaqoot Al-Hamawi said in his book “Dictionary of Countries” 8 centuries ago about Masirah Island, so where is it today?

The Sultanate of Oman has become a beautiful popular destination thanks to the charm of its natural places, including a number of tourist islands, the largest of which is Masirah Island, which is located within the Arabian Sea, and is about 18 kilometers off the Barr Al Hakman area.

The area of the island is about 640 square kilometers, and it is one of the states of the Al Sharqiyah South Governorate, and it includes a number of villages, the most important of which is the city of Ras Hilf in the north, and while most of the villages are located on the magician, the interior areas are mostly deserted.

The coasts of the island include picturesque beaches that are attractive to travelers who love adventure and exploration, especially as it is one of the best places for the nesting of 4 types of sea turtles.

In addition to the sea turtles that come to the beaches for nesting, there are also more than 130 species of seabirds that adorn the skies of the beaches and await bird watchers, and the island also hosts many deer that inhabit the interior areas.

And there is an abundance of wildlife on the southwestern shores of the island, due to the availability of coral reefs, which is undoubtedly an opportunity for diving between the beaches and warm seas.

Visitors can also enjoy a range of marine sports in addition to excursions to deserts and climbing nearby hills. Passionate travelers may not miss the experience of living the traditional life by shopping in the fish market in the center of Ras Helf and watching the traditional textile and shipbuilding industry.

Masirah Island has the basic infrastructure that suits it to be a tourist destination par excellence, although it is still a remote island, but it is fun for the visitor to enjoy nature and relax well.

There are many hotels and accommodations according to desires and budgets. There are also local homes for residence. The city of Ras Hilf has a number of local shops and small supermarkets.