Sohar is often congratulated for being well-kept, and the Corniche is an example of this civic pride. Providing an attractive pavement along which to stroll, this coast road is the social heart of town – joggers use it for exercise, visitors come for lunch at the cafes or lean against the sea wall to watch fishermen land their catch, while Sohar's youth parade from fort to fish market in jeeps, waving flags for National Day or celebrating football victories.
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Built in the 13th century, Sohar’s distinctive square-towered fort allegedly boasts a 10km tunnel intended as an escape route during a siege. Easier to…
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This park neighbours Sohar’s glorious beach with its glossy, smooth strands of sand that runs without interruption into the distance. Look under the…
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The fish market, built in the shape of a dhow (traditional wooden fishing vessel), punctuates the northern end of the Corniche. It's fun to visit early in…
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0.53 MILES
Built in the 13th century, Sohar’s distinctive square-towered fort allegedly boasts a 10km tunnel intended as an escape route during a siege. Easier to…
0.74 MILES
The fish market, built in the shape of a dhow (traditional wooden fishing vessel), punctuates the northern end of the Corniche. It's fun to visit early in…
3.16 MILES
This park neighbours Sohar’s glorious beach with its glossy, smooth strands of sand that runs without interruption into the distance. Look under the…