Our first destination in Nakhl is Nakhl Fort. The Nakhl Fort is one of the most prominent monuments of the Wilayat of Nakhl in the Al Batinah region, and it sits luxuriously on a rocky promontory up to 200 feet high in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains in the Wilayat of Nakhl in the Al Batinah region of the Sultanate of Oman.
The second destination will be Halwa Factory and the final destination to be Relax on Sawadi Island Beach.
Nakhal Fort
Nakhal is a small town in the Al-Batinah Region of Oman. The name meaning is “palm,” many of which line the streets of this desert oasis. It is one of the more scenic towns in the country, set against the jagged peaks of the Jebel Mountains of the Western Al-Hajar range, and there is a hot spring and a small stream flowing calmly into town.
A main draw to the area for visitors is the historic Nakhal Fort, which sits atop a rock mound in the center of town. The castle dates back to pre-Islamic times, but like its neighboring forts, it has undergone several renovations since. Even more, palm and banana trees lie below in the orchards surrounding the structure. Climbing up the fort offers wide views of both the ancient town below and the magnificent surrounding landscape. The origins of the fort probably date back to pre-Islamic times, although the structure was continuously remodeled over the following centuries, including a substantial rebuilding in the mid-seventeenth century, while the present gateway and towers were apparently added in 1834 during the reign of Imam Said bin Sultan, and the entire structure was comprehensively restored in 1990.
Omani Halwa factory
Translated as ‘sweet’ from the Arabic word halwa, a trip to Oman is not complete without trying some of this delicious local delicacy, Omani halwa. Halwa is considered as a symbol of Omani hospitality and is traditionally served with Omani kahwa (coffee). The calorie-laden treat is eaten in every home in the Sultanate, particularly on special occasions such as wedding celebrations and Ramadan and Eid feasts. The recipe is subject to much debate as every Omani has their own personal favorite, with ingredients and proportions varying between makers and from different locales of production. In fact, halwa-makers are fiercely protective over their secret recipes – their livelihood may depend upon it.
The basic recipe though calls for eggs, sugar, cornflour and fat, combined to produce a gelatinous sweet, which is then flavored with spices such as cardamom and saffron. Rosewater from the Jebel Al-Akdhar region is sometimes used to infuse the sweet with a delicate floral fragrance.
Sawadi beach
Al Sawadi beach is a special place on the North Shore of Oman. The long beach is surrounded by a group of islands, which creates a rocky environment great for snorkeling and diving. The main island has a fort and can be reached on foot during a low tide.
Al Sawadi is also a good departure point for the Damaniyat islands, considered one of the best diving spots in Oman.
We personally recommend visiting the beach, because we know it is covered with beautiful shells.
| Duration | 8 to 10 hours |
|---|---|
| Cities | Nakhal |
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