Often referred to as the ''Norway of Arabia'' for its coastline and fjords-like landscape, Khasab is a beautiful place to port into. Khasab is the local capital of the Musandam peninsula. Only a 5 minute walk from the port is a nice little beach and the peaceful fishing village city is just 5km away.
Book to sail on an Omani dhow and you can have an unforgettable day cruising through fjords and snorkelling and swimming through clear waters. You may even spot some dolphins. Take a journey to Jebel Harim which means 'the Mountain of Women' and enjoy stunning vistas, dry river beds, mountain clad villages and lush forests.
A must visit is Khasab Fort, which is now a museum which features an exhibition about the history of the Musandam peninsula. There are many interesting items on display, including weapons, jewellery and clothes. In the neighbouring village of Qadah, you can admire prehistoric rock carvings which depict ships, warriors and camels.
Often referred to as the ''Norway of Arabia'' for its coastline and fjords-like landscape, Khasab is a beautiful place to port into. Khasab is the local capital of the Musandam peninsula. Only a 5 minute walk from the port is a nice little beach and the peaceful fishing village city is just 5km away.
Book to sail on an Omani dhow and you can have an unforgettable day cruising through fjords and snorkelling and swimming through clear waters. You may even spot some dolphins. Take a journey to Jebel Harim which means 'the Mountain of Women' and enjoy stunning vistas, dry river beds, mountain clad villages and lush forests.
A must visit is Khasab Fort, which is now a museum which features an exhibition about the history of the Musandam peninsula. There are many interesting items on display, including weapons, jewellery and clothes. In the neighbouring village of Qadah, you can admire prehistoric rock carvings which depict ships, warriors and camels.
