Muscat: South Al Sharqiyah Governorate is a prominent summer tourist destination due to its varied natural beauty and geographical position, which includes beaches, mountain valleys, golden sands, and wildlife preserves.
The governorate offers a variety of tourist attractions, including the Fath Al Khair Center, Ras Al Jinz Nature Reserve, and the Al Sulayyil Nature Reserve in the Wilayat of Al Kamil and Al Wafi.
The South Al Sharqiyah Governorate is well known for its historical and archaeological sites, which include numerous ancient castles and forts.
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism reported that the number of visitors to tourist locations in the governorate last year (2024) totaled 38,793, while the number of visitors to the governorate in the first quarter of 2025 was around 5,655.
Abdullah bin Rashid Al Hajri, Director of the Heritage and Tourism Department in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, stated that the governorate is one of the Sultanate of Oman's governorates, with certain wilayats experiencing pleasant summer weather and a tourist destination that combines a coastal environment with towering mountains and expansive valleys. This makes it an excellent destination for adventure and exploration lovers, with excellent opportunities for water sports, camping, fishing, turtle watching, kitesurfing, and visiting traditional shipbuilding factories.
Al Hajri stated that South Al Sharqiyah Governorate is unique in the presence of green turtles during the nesting season from June to August, making it a tourist destination in the governorate.
The Director of the Department of Heritage and Tourism in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate stated that visitors to the governorate during the summer may visit various historic sites such as (Bilad Sur Fort, Al Sunaysla Fort, Ras Al Hadd Fort, Jalan Bani Bu Hassan Fort, and Al Ayjah Fort), in addition to touring tourist sites in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate throughout the summer, including the turtle reserve in Ras Al Jinz, Wadi Al Shab, Wadi Tiwi, Mebam Village, Masirah Island, Kabikab Tombs, and Falaj Al Jila, which has been placed on the World Heritage List.
