natural wonder
Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
The Arabian Peninsula's most important nesting site for endangered green turtles, where thousands return each year to lay eggs on moonlit beaches.
34 km · about 40 min drive
AsiaOmanSoutheastern Governorate
Sur
Southeastern Governorate, Oman · Asia
About Sur
Sur sits on the route: 1 hours from Badīyah, 34km from Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve.
Sur is in Southeastern Governorate, Oman, with about 71,000 people. The nearest town is Badīyah, about 76 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Sur?
Within an hour or so of Sur: Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve (34 km), Muscat to Sur Coastal Road (Route 17) (41 km), Wadi Shab (42 km), Wadi Bani Khalid (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Sur?
The nearest famous roads are Muscat to Sur Coastal Road (Route 17).
Where is Sur?
Sur is in Southeastern Governorate, Oman, about 76 km from Badīyah.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 71,152
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Oman
- Region
- Southeastern Governorate
- Timezone
- Asia/Muscat
- Coordinates
- 22.5667, 59.5289
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Worth the detour from Sur
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Muscat to Sur Coastal Road (Route 17)
A smooth coastal highway tracing the Gulf of Oman past white cliffs, wadi mouths and beaches, linking Muscat with Sur via Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach and Wadi Shab.
41 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Wadi Shab
A spectacular canyon with turquoise pools connected by swimming sections, ending in a hidden cave with a waterfall deep inside the gorge.
42 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Wadi Bani Khalid
One of the few wadis in Oman with year-round flowing water, featuring stunning emerald pools surrounded by date palm oases and limestone cliffs.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Sur
- 41 kmMuscat to Sur Coastal Road (Route 17)A smooth coastal highway tracing the Gulf of Oman past white cliffs, wadi mouths and beaches, linking Muscat with Sur via Bimmah Sinkhole, Fins Beach and Wadi Shab.
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