A Day tour barka fish market

Depart the hotel at 08:30
Nakhal is a typical Omani village.
It lies at the foothills of the mountains near an abundant source of water, which irrigates extensive date palm plantations.
Your tour begins by driving along the magnificent Batinah coastline.
You will stop and visit the local Fish Souq and the Historical Barka Souq.
Proceeding to Barka you will see the Oasis of Nakhal, visit the 17th Century Fort and enjoy the invigorating waters of Al Thowarah Hot Springs.
Your tour will then continue to the township of Rustaq complete with a visit to Al Hazm Fort before returning to Muscat.
Picnic lunch and light refreshments included.
Al Rustaq is a town in the Western Hajar Mountains, once the capital of Oman, during the era of Imam Nasir bin Murshid al Ya’arubi.
Rustaq Fort, built four centuries prior to the 7th century CE, is an imposing structure built on three levels, containing separate houses, an armoury, a mosque and four towers.
The tallest tower stands over 18.5 m (61 ft) high, and has a diameter of 6 m (20 ft).
Al Rustaq is an area of healing warm springs, the most notable being ‘Ain al-Kasafa.
Its waters runs at 45 °C (113 °F) and are regarded as a cure for rheumatism and skin diseases due to its sulphur content.
There are two popular wadis to visit: Wadi al-Sahtan and Wadi Bani Auf.
In addition, the mountains are pitted with caves such as Al Sanaqha Cave with its own subterranean springs.
One of the main occupations in Rustaq is beekeeping.
Pure Omani honey is a most sought-after commodity and is of the highest quality.
The Al Hazm Castle is an outstanding example of Omani Islamic architecture and was built in 1711 AD.
The fort’s roof is built on columns, and contains no wooden supports.
Its walls can withstand great impact, at no less than 3 m (9.8 ft) thick at any point.
End of the tour and back to Muscat