OMAN: The Wilayat of Nakhal... interface tourist attractions Nakhal- The Wilayat of Nakhal in the Governorate of South Al Batinah, 132 km from the centre of the city to the Governorate of Muscat, is known for its rich tourism potential. The wilaya is surrounded by the Governorate of Muscat from the North, the wilayat of Bidbid from the South- Eastern, the wilayat of Wadi Al Maawil and Barka from the North Western, the wilayat of Al Awabi from the South Western and the wilayat of A'Rustaq from the West. Many wild unique plants grow at the mountains near Al Jabal Al Akhdhar mountain in the Governorate of North A'Dakhiliyah. The wilayat of Nakhal has many tourist attractions, such as Nakhal Castle and the traditional towers. It has also Ain Al Thawarah, a water spring fed by Wadi Al Teen. The most prominent attraction in the wilaya is its historic castle which is the biggest and oldest castle in the Governorate of South Al Batinah. The wilaya also have a number of historic villages, such as Al Ghareeth, Al Jamimi, Al yaaribah and other villages in Al Gabagib and Al Abyadh. Many tourists visit Wadi Mistel in the Wilayat of Nakhal, whose topography is very similar to Al Jabal Al Akhdhar. Al Abyadh village valleys are rich of wild plants, flowers and trees. Many farms in Al Abyadh village are irrigated by water wells and aflaj. The farmers grew date palm trees, known for yielding high quality dates. On the other side of the wadi, there is Falaj Al Abtari which supplies fresh water all yearlong. |