Sur
Sur is a dhow-building port on the east coast, with a working boatyard, a lighthouse quarter across the lagoon and the Ras al Jinz turtle reserve nearby. Green turtles nest on the beach year-round, with peak numbers in summer. Wadi Shab, one of the country's best swimming canyons, is on the road from Muscat.
How long to stay
October to April for comfort; June to August for peak turtle nesting.
Typical daily budget
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Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Sur yet
Is Sur right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Sur is known for.
Great for
- Nature
- Family
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Food
- Nightlife
- Couples
- Solo
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Top things to do
Ras al Jinz turtle reserve
Free entry · VerifiedSur
A protected nesting beach for green turtles, visited on guided evening or dawn walks booked in advance.
Wadi Shab
Free entry · VerifiedSur
A canyon walk of about 45 minutes followed by a swim through pools to a waterfall inside a cave chamber.
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Popular activities
Turtle nesting watch
Guided beach visit at Ras al Jinz to see nesting or hatching.
Wadi Shab swim and hike
Walk and swim through the canyon to the waterfall cave.