Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate district, Oman

Places to visit near Sur

Sur is a town in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate district, Oman, home to about 71,152 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 11 mosques & dargahs and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Al Ayjah Castle (2 km), Ancient City of Qalhat (27 km) and Bibi Maryam Mausoleum (27 km).

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Sur, Oman
Sur, Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate district, Oman. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sur at a glance

Location
Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate district, Oman
Population
about 71,152
Coordinates
22.5667° N, 59.5289° E
Places within 50 km
73 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Sur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sur: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sur

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sur. The closest is Dhow Factory (1 km); the best-known is Silsil Wadi Yuayy (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Silsil Wadi Yuayy · viewpoint · Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate · ~19 km
  • Jabal Hulayyat · viewpoint · Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate · ~20 km
  • Dhow Factory · viewpoint · Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate · ~1 km
  • Ayjah / Sur · viewpoint · Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate · ~2 km
  • Jabal Khamis · viewpoint · Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate · ~28 km
  • Wadi Shab Boating · viewpoint · Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate · ~52 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Sur

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sur. The closest is سوق صور التراثي (1 km); the best-known is Al Ayjah Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sur

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sur. The closest is مسجد أولاد عيد (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Sur

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sur. The closest is Neena Corniche (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sur

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sur. The closest is حديقة مصفيه العامه (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Sur

8 caves within 100 km of Sur. The closest is Moqul Cave (56 km); the best-known is كهف مجلس الجن (70 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sur
  2. 1 km Display of Waterfall · waterfall, Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate
  3. 1 km Al Ayjah Castle · heritage site, Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate
  4. 2 km Neena Corniche · beach, Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate
  5. 4 km Al-Sunaysilah Castle · heritage site, Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate
  6. 4 km Bilad Sur Fort · fort, Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate
  7. 5 km Back to Sur

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How to reach Sur

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    Within 15 km of Sur

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sur by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1833Dhow Factory (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1432سوق صور التراثي (1 km)
    Other attractions1327Mwasalat (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1117مسجد أولاد عيد (1 km)
    Beaches & coast814Neena Corniche (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28حديقة مصفيه العامه (1 km)
    Caves08Moqul Cave (56 km)
    Museums35Sur Ship Museum (1 km)
    Waterfalls14Display of Waterfall (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Wadi Bani Khalid Oman (56 km)
    Parks22حديقة الصط (1 km)
    Churches11Hazrat Khaja Ibrahim Bin Adham Balqi Rahmatullahi Alahi (2 km)

    Sur: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sur?

    Al Ayjah Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Neena Corniche (beach, about 1 km), Dhow Yards (attraction, about 1 km), Display of Waterfall (waterfall, about 1 km), Al-Sunaysilah Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Bilad Sur Fort (fort, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sur?

    73 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 13 other attractions, 11 mosques & dargahs, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sur?

    Dhow Factory, about 1 km by road; Ayjah / Sur (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sur?

    سوق صور التراثي, about 1 km by road; Ras al Hadd Fort (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Sur?

    مسجد أولاد عيد, about 1 km by road; Muslim Mosque (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sur?

    Start in Sur, visit Display of Waterfall, then Al Ayjah Castle, then Neena Corniche, then Al-Sunaysilah Castle, then Bilad Sur Fort, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sur?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Sur

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sur’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sur on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.