On the entire Arabian Peninsula, it is perhaps impossible to find a city more beautiful than Muscat. The capital of Oman attracts tourists from all over the world. It has long become a tourist Mecca for the Arab world, but many Europeans are not averse to enjoying a vacation in this amazing country. Muscat beckons and captivates, perhaps because it embodies the spirit of the whole region. This is a great place to travel, where you can relax on the sea coast, get acquainted with the culture of the people, explore all local attractions.
Oman is always happy for tourists, so applying for a visa will not be a problem. The consulate is required to fill out a questionnaire, provide a color photograph, pay a consular fee. The validity of the passport should expire at least six months after returning home. A tourist visa is issued for 21 days. Tourists with an Israeli passport or with Israeli marks are allowed into Oman without hindrance. A visa can be issued at the entrance to the country, you only need to present a tourist voucher.
The capital of Oman is divided into three districts - Muscat, Ruvi and Mutra. In the first district, the port part of the city is located. Here you can look at the palace of the Sultan, from the observation deck admire the beautiful landscapes of Muscat. There are shops, of the attractions - only the city walls. The residential and commercial part of the capital is the Mutra region, and the commercial district of the city is concentrated in Ruvi.
In Muscat, there are practically no lakes and rivers, it rarely rains, but still the capital of Oman is buried in verdure. The city can be called an oasis, which was created by its inhabitants. Water is collected from underground, after rain, from the sea. Desalination plants are used to produce drinking water. The local nature is very beautiful, in the mountains you can see small streams in which clear and transparent water flows.
Beautiful landscapes, warm sea, interesting sights, exotic goods - all this was prepared for tourists by hospitable Oman. Rest in this fabulous country will remain in memory for a long time. Muscat is attractive not only by the sea, but also by the mountains. The city is surrounded on all sides by high and steep cliffs, which make it an impregnable fortress.
The capital of Oman will not let you get bored, here you can look at ancient fortresses, the Sultan's palace, go to a children's park, take a walk along the streets decorated with beautiful fountains. It is also worth visiting the local markets where you can buy everything that your heart desires, and at the same time bargain to get a cheaper souvenir or some exotic fruit.
The name of the capital of Oman is consonant with
nutmeg wine, and this is no accident. Muscat is really from this country. In the districts of Samad Aashan and Wadi Mistal, “garib al-efl”, a rare grape variety, is also grown today. It is unsuitable for food, because the grapes are very bitter and small, but the wine from it is excellent. The first to understand this was the Portuguese, who brought the variety of this grape to their homeland, where it became the basis for the manufacture of nutmeg wine.