Suwayq

Suwayq is a coastal town in the South Al Batinah province with about 110,000 inhabitants, located about 130 kilometers northwest of Muscat. The city has been an important agricultural center of the Batinah Plain for centuries, considered the granary of the Sultanate of Oman. On the fertile soils, irrigated by Aflaj systems, grow dates, bananas, limes, mangoes, and vegetables. The 18th-century Suwayq Fort, with its four distinctive towers, is located directly on the beach and now houses a small museum. The long sandy beach stretches for several kilometers and is a nesting area for green sea turtles. The economy is traditionally based on fishing, agriculture, and more recently on industrial projects in the Sohar-Suwayq industrial zone.

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History & landmarks

Daymaniyat Islands

A protected archipelago known for its pristine coral reefs and crystal-clear waters.

Wadi Ghul

This massive gorge drops up to a thousand meters, forming the Grand Canyon of Oman.

Misfat al Abriyeen

An ancient mountain village with mud-brick houses and a fascinating Falaj irrigation system.

Nature

Wadi Al Fara

A picturesque valley with narrow rock passages that collects water from the Al Hajar Mountains and supplies fertile plantations.

Al Batinah Coast

The Al Batinah Coast is a fertile plain on the Gulf of Oman, stretching from Muscat to the UAE border.

Wadi Al Abiyad

A broad river valley whose name means 'the white wadi', named after the white limestone cliffs and bright gravel beds along the year-roun…

Engure Lake Nature Park

The Engure Lake Nature Park is known for its bird diversity and large orchid meadows.

Kanieris Lake Nature Park

Kanieris lake is an important Ramsar site and a significant habitat for migratory birds.

More places

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Wadi Mistal

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Daugava River Mouth

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Gauja River Mouth

The mouth of the Gauja river is located near Carnikava and leads into the Gulf of Riga.

Dune Nature Reserve

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