Want to escape the bustle of Muscat – join locals for a picnic at the beautiful As-Sifah beach?
With typical Omani hospitality, I was treated to an afternoon of rest and relaxation at As-Sifah beach by some local friends.
The long, pale sands of As-Sifah beach are just an hours drive south of Muscat along Route 1 and Yeti Street. The road meanders through the mountains before tumbling to the sea, and offers some spectacular scenery along the way. I was the fortunate passenger and spent the whole drive gazing out of the window in awe of the rugged terrain and, slightly nervous of the seemingly flimsy barriers and perilous car flight that awaited if my driving companion misjudged the road.
We stopped where possible so I could take photographs of the old Dhow resting on the sand of a wadi and capture some of the spectacular views along the route.
We eventually reached the old fishing village of As-Sifah and were greeted with friendly waves by locals before driving on to the beach. Living in Australia, I am privileged to have an abundance of amazing beaches to choose from and I can truthfully say that the beaches of Oman are in the same class.
As-Sifah beach stretched out before me, I soaked up the magic cast by the silhouettes of mountains against a blue sky, which cascaded to the sands and crystal clear sea, a vista that never fails to still my heart.
Many families had already secured their place and delicious smells wafted through the air along with laughter and chatter. Whilst it was busy, we had no trouble finding a location for ourselves in relative solitude, where we could unwind, relax and savour our own Omani delights.
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