What makes it most memorable to Masqat , they are not only its constructions (the buildings, the museums, the streets), in reality they are its people. Omanis in their cashmere turbans, Sudanese in their cotton yards, Kerala women in their rainbow saris and the occasional British in pink fur characterize this area entirely. tolerant that makes tourists enjoy an unforgettable vacation.
The cyclone tropical that in June 2007 crossed the city, uprooting trees, destroying roads and filling the suburbs with mud, could not destroy the coexistence and natural cordiality that inhabits the region. The name of Masqat derives from a term that means something like "secure anchor". The truth is that as we were saying, it lived up to its name after that cyclone.
Two areas constitute the heart of the capital. In them. Visitors can have fun watching the typical wooden boats arrive with their catch in the early morning and then head to the best Saudi souks to find real Bedouin jewels. During his search, the traveler You will be able to taste the typical mint tea, while talking with the merchants.
Until relatively recently Masqat was simply a small region but, it was from 1970, under the direction of the beloved Sultan Qaboos, when the city gates were literally opened to the modern world. Thanks to this "renaissance", the city has expanded along the coast and with a growing tourist infrastructure. The city has earned a reputation as the best place to middle East to find the real Saudi "flavor".
A Tourist's Guide to Muscat, Oman 2018 (May 2024)
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