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Ras al Hadd

 
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 Outline

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To Ras Al Hadd

Ras al Hadd is on the edge of eastern Oman, and is the sightseeing spot where you can come from Sur easily by completing the paving construction in recent years.
Moreover, Around Ras al Hadd has rich nature, and very famous as turtle's egg laying ground.
The south of Ras al Hadd leads the region where the wave is rough and the wind is severe and leads to the Wahiba desert.

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 How to get to

From Muscat
It takes 4 hours and 30 minutes by car.
From Sur
It takes 40 minutes by car.
From Ras Al Jinz
It takes 20 minutes by car.
 
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 Map

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 Area Highlights

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Turtle's egg laying tour
an Over night private tour can be arranged from Muscat. 90 - 120 Rials per one car.
It is possible to go cheaper if you don't ask for 4WD .
You might stay at a thatched hut of the south seas style of Turtlr Beach Resort, and see turtle's egg laying at Ras Al Jinz.
 
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Ras al Hadd Castle
The stronghold at Ras al hadd holds sway over a sandy spit of flat, coastal land that marks the easternmost corner of the Arabian Peninsula.
As a site of early settlement and a landfall for ancient seafarers, the headland is a focus of attention for archaecologists.
It is also an important nesting ground for thousands sea turtles.
fort Fee:Details are uncertain.
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 Photo Album

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To Ras Al Hadd (OLD) 1
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Ras Al Hadd Castle 1
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Ras Al Hadd Castle 2
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Ras Al Hadd Castle 3
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Ras Al Hadd Castle 4
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Turtles 1
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Turtles 2
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Turtles Center 1
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South Ras Al Hadd 1
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South Ras Al Hadd 2
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South Ras Al Hadd 3
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South Ras Al Hadd 4
 
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