Barka
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Omani Sweet Factory
It is possible to go from muscat to Barka very easily. It takes about one and a half hours only.
The city has a relaxed atmosphere.
The factory of omani Sweet is famous in Barka and this is a place for a relaxing time.
How to get to
From Muscat
It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.
From Sohar
It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.
From Muscat airport
It takes 1 hour by car.
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Area Highlights
Barka Fort
A Major landmark on the Batinah Coast, Barka Castle is located only a few hundred meters from the shore of the Gulf of Oman.
It features an unusual octagonal tower, and at the rear of the castle are two restored watchtowers which were once part of the defensive town wall.
8:30 - 14:30 (Su - Th）
Fee： Free
8:30 - 14:30 (Su - Th）Fee： Free
Barka Souq
It is adjacent to Barka Fort, and the right side is a fish market, and the left side is a vegetable market.
Souq opens from 7 AM. I will recommend you to go there very early in the morning.
Fishermans can be seen in the coast in the morning.
Souq opens from 7 AM. I will recommend you to go there very early in the morning.
Fishermans can be seen in the coast in the morning.
Bayt an Naman
The construction of Bayt an Naman is among the many achievements of the political and economic renaissance of the political and economic renaissance that took place in Oman under the Ya'aruba imams ( 1624-1741 CE).
Serving as a residence and a resthouse for distinguished travelers this country stronghold continued to be used until a few decades ago.
8:30 - 14:30 (Su - Th）
Fee： Free
8:30 - 14:30 (Su - Th）
Fee： Free
Photo Album
Barka 1
Barka 2
Barka 3
Barka 4
Barka Fort 1
Barka Fort 2
Barka Fort 3
Bayt An Naman 1
Bayt An Naman 2
Bayt An Naman 3
Omani Sweet Factory 1
Omani Sweet Factory 2
