Muscat is the enchanting capital of Oman

On the entire Arabian peninsula, perhaps, not to find a city more beautiful than Muscat. The capital of Oman attracts tourists from all over the world. It has long been a tourist Mecca for the Arab world, but many Europeans do not mind enjoying a rest in this amazing country. Muscat beckons and fascinates, perhaps because it embodies the spirit of the whole region. This is an excellent place to travel, where you can relax on the seaside, get acquainted with the culture of the people, see all the local attractions.

Oman is always glad to tourists, so visa registration 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 must end at least six months after returning home. Tourist visa is issued for 21 days. Tourists with Israeli passports or having Israeli marks are allowed to Oman freely. A visa can be issued when entering the country, you only need to present a tourist voucher.

The capital of Oman is divided into three regions - Muscat, Ruvi and Mutra. In the first district there is a port part of the city. Here you can see the palace of the Sultan, from the observation platform admire the beautiful landscapes of Muscat. There are shops, of the sights - only the city walls. The residential and commercial part of the capital is the Mutra district, and the commercial district of the city is concentrated in Ruvi.

There are almost no lakes and rivers in Muscat, rains rarely appear, but still the capital of Oman is buried in greenery. The city can be called an oasis, which its inhabitants created. Water is collected from the ground, after the rain, from the sea. For the production of drinking water, desalination plants are used. The local nature is very beautiful, in the mountains you can see small streams in which pure and transparent water flows.

Beautiful landscapes, warm sea, interesting sights, exotic goods - all this was prepared for tourists by the 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 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 be bored, here you can see the ancient fortresses, the Sultan's palace, go to the children's park, stroll through the streets decorated with beautiful fountains. Also it is worth to visit the local markets, where you can buy everything your heart desires, and at the same time bargain to cheaper to get a souvenir or some exotic fruit.

The name of the capital of Oman is in tune with muscat wine, and it is not by chance. Muscat is really from this country. In the areas of Samad Aashan and Wadi Mistal, and in our time grow "Garib al-Efle" - a rare grape variety. It is unsuitable for eating, because the grapes are very bitter and small, but the wine is excellent. The first to understand this was the Portuguese, who exported a variety of this grapes to their homeland, where it became the basis for making Muscat wine.