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Sur (Arabic: صُوْر, romanized: Ṣūr) is the capital city of Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, and the former capital of Ash Sharqiyah Region in northeastern Oman, on the coast of the Gulf of Oman.
- Bilad Sur Castle. 2 km. from city center 1 out of 10. Places To Visit in Sur. Reputed as one of the must-visit places in Sur, the Bilad Sur Castle is situated at the central part of the Bilad Sur Plain in Oman.
- Dhow Factory. Must Visit. 3 km. from city center 2 out of 10. Places To Visit in Sur. Sur is one of the most significant as well as historic sites in Arabia that is famous for building wooden boats.
- Al Ayjah Fort. 4 km. from city center 3 out of 10. Places To Visit in Sur. The Al Ayjah fort was built along with the merchant houses surrounding its perimeters.
- Sur Maritime Museum. 3 km. from city center 4 out of 10. Places To Visit in Sur. The city of Sur is well-known for upholding its rich maritime heritage as a contributing factor to the significant Omani roles played during the maritime navigation in the past years.
- ⋅ Al Ayjah ⋅ This small, historical district is across the lagoon from the main city of Sur. Wandering around this intriguing enclave, you’ll pass goats, fishermen and dilapidated buildings; it’s worth getting out on foot to explore here for a little while.
- ⋅ 'Mother of All Outcrops' ⋅ This is the weirdest thing to do in Sur. We were looking at Google Maps and saw a place marked ‘mother of all outcrops’, somewhere off the main road to the south east of Sur.
- ⋅ Pink Lakes ⋅ Along the coast that runs south between Sur and Shannon Port are some salt lakes with a seriously pink hue. These aren’t hard to locate – there are several spots along the main coastal road.
- ⋅ Wadi Tiwi ⋅ Apart from Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi is one of the better-known wadis in Oman. This one, however, requires a four-wheel drive vehicle to reach the best area.
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Sur is a coastal city in Oman with a rich maritime heritage and a scenic corniche. Learn about its attractions, such as dhow-building yards, forts, souqs and nearby beaches and turtle reserve.
- Top thing to do in Sur, Oman - The lighthouse and its views. Let's start with my favorite place to visit in Sur: you cannot miss the lighthouse! Located in the historical area of Ayjah, it is a great place to start with its full view of the city of Sur.
- PLANNING TIPS - Town of Sur Oman. Getting to Sur, Oman. Located along the coast South East of Muscat. Easy drive from Muscat to Sur = 200km via the coastal highway (2 hours)
- Visit the old town of Sur in Oman. Around the lighthouse, in the area of Al Ayjah, you can discover the old town. I recommend you explore it on foot to have time to admire the details in the carved wooden doors of the old merchant houses.
- Ayjah Watchtowers of Sur. Another good place to stop is at the foot of the watchtowers. You can walk on the beach and fishing area or go around on the bridge side and get watch the boats through rocks.
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Sur is a coastal town of Oman with historical, cultural, and natural attractions. Learn about the best places to visit, such as Bimmah Sinkhole, Wadi Shab, Sur Lighthouse, and Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve.
