City in Al Batinah South
Tours & Tour Guides in Al Musannah (Al Batinah South), Oman
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Curated with Muscat ShapersThe Muscat hub of the Global Shapers Community, a World Economic Forum youth initiative. They helped gather Oman's regions, attractions and trails.Al Musannah is a city in Al Batinah South, Oman.
Overview
Al Musannah is a coastal wilayat in Al Batinah South Governorate, Oman, on the Gulf of Oman between Barka and As Suwaiq. It is best known as a beach-resort stretch of the Batinah coast, with hotels along the shore and easy reach of As Sawadi beach and its offshore islands. Fishing harbours and long open beaches line its coast.
Best for
- Beach resorts along the coast - As Sawadi beach and its offshore islands (nearby) - Fishing harbours and coastal drives - Al Musannah's coastal heritage
Best time to visit
October to April (avoid the humid summer).
Getting there
About 110 km from Muscat, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes northwest along Highway 1 (the Batinah coastal route).
Local tips
Boats to the As Sawadi islands run from the beach near the resorts; the offshore water is good for snorkelling in calm conditions.
Location
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Frequently asked questions
October to April (avoid the humid summer).