Top places to see in Musandam: The water of Bassa Beach is calm and warm, making it ideal for water-based activities like swimming. The beach is clean and shady, featuring many eating joints for foodies. Camping is allowed in certain areas of the beach. In fact, you can opt to camp at any of the remote beaches located around the city. This can be your first ‘wild camping’ experience. On a stormy day, attractive shells wash out near the tents – if you’re into collecting shells, you’re guaranteed a treasure! Don’t freak out if you spot sharks swimming in the shallow waters! They do not target humans, generally. Nature lovers must go for camping in the Bassa Beach area. Carry your camera for taking some amazing shots of the surrounding scenery.
Sail around the Beautiful Fjords of Musandam, As a coastal governorate, the locals of Musandam have built lots of traditional boats and dhows that they use for fishing, among other pursuits. More importantly, going for a boat ride with visitors and tourists is a must-do activity in Musandam. Going through the gulf waters, visitors can enjoy watching the unique fjords, while drinking Omani coffee (Kahwa) and dates, and chatting with locals. Visitors can also ask drivers to stop the boat so they can have a swim in the crystal turquoise waters of Musandam and enjoy the refreshing weather.
Musandam is beautiful and has many scenic locations that would be perfect for any occasion in your life. The spectacular inlets, untouched beaches, the lovely and quaint winding roads, the thrilling wadis – these are some of the many reasons why Musandam is becoming very popular as a tourist haunt. Just make sure you book your tour with the right operators and you’re guaranteed a smooth trip without hiccups.
The only sizeable settlement in Musandam, the compact but bustling town of Khasab, lies close to the northern tip of the peninsula at the head of a steep rocky wadi. The town itself divides into two parts: the New Souk, the bustling heart of modern Khasab, and, 2km (1 mile) north on the coast, the more ramshackle Old Souk. The latter is where you’ll find the town’s fine fort, built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and now with an interesting miniature museum on Musandam. Directly in front of the fort stretches Khasab’s extensive harbour, formerly the epicentre of the town’s roaring smuggling trade with Iran. Discover extra information at Musandam Tour Deals.