Musandam .. life between mountains and seas

Weather of Arabia - The Musandam Peninsula in the Sultanate of Oman offers stunning natural views between the sea and picturesque mountains.

The barren mountains rise to 2,000 meters above sea level and look like fingers in the sea. These mountains also create countless inlets to the fjords and the views are amazing.

The mountains are considered the most important places to visit in Musandam, and there is a graded road that extends from the city of Khasab and passes through a series of hills and valleys on both sides, including Mount Harim, which is the highest point in Musandam, and because it is used for military purposes, you cannot reach the summit but at a distance Only a quarter of a mile from the summit.

The beaches are also the best places for beautiful views among the fjords in Musandam, with huge chunks of towering rock sleeping on the calm waters, and there are a number of small villages that can only be reached by boat.

You can join many boat trips from the city of Khasab and through travel agencies in Dubai as well, and dhow cruises take you to the Strait of Hormuz, but prices are cheaper if you book through the tourist offices in Khasab. Full day trips are recommended because there isn't much to do in the city outside of this tour.

Because of the small population on the coast of the Musandam Peninsula, marine life is abundant along the coast, and diving is one of the main and most popular tourist activities in the area. There is a specialized diving center based in the Tulip Hotel, in addition to a number of diving centers operating From Dabaa on the east coast.