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Maqbous with lamb meat

Food in Oman

Halwa Halwa is an Omani sweet dish that often accompanies Arabic coffee. Served especially during important occasions or when there are guests, it is the prime symbol of Omani hospitality. You’ll appreciate this welcome offering even more when you realize that the cooking of halwa is no walk in the park. It entails long hours of stirring and mixing, and only skilled...

Turtle

What to do in Oman

Watch a camel race A camel race is something you certainly don’t get to see every day in most parts of the world, so take the time to see it when you visit Oman. Now you may have seen a camel before, but camels that join camel races are a breed apart – they are specifically bred for the racetracks. These camels don’t come cheap either. Racing camels are prized...

View of the Al Jabal Al Akhdar

Where to go in Oman

Muscat City The first city that anyone will set foot in once they arrive in the Sultanate of Oman is its capital city, Muscat. Muscat is not just the capital city; it is also the largest city in Oman. Some of the most notable places to visit are the Zawawi and Ruwi mosques and, of course, the architectural jewel that is called the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Even if...

Ruins at Al Mudayrib

When to go to Oman

Like most Middle Eastern countries, Oman offers a summertime feel all year round. In other words, it offers a lot of sun and very little or no rain. The greater part of Oman experiences this type of climate. The “cool” season begins in October and ends in April. During this time, the temperatures in the country range between 24°C (75.2°F) and 35°C (95°F). The hot...

fishing boats

Ten interesting facts about the Canary Islands

1.  “Canary Islands” was named after dogs, not canaries. The name was derived from Insula Canaria, a Latin term which means Island of the Dogs. 2.  It is said that the Guanches, the original inhabitants of the Canary Islands, worshipped dogs and mummified their remains. 3. The flag of Tenerife is almost identical to the flag of Scotland: both feature a diagonal white...

Baked potatoes

Food in the Canary Islands

Papas arrugadas Papas arrugadas, or wrinkled potatoes, is one of the most common dishes in the Canarian archipelago. Potatoes are the most widely available vegetable in the Canary Islands, so the natives of the islands have made different dishes out of it. Papas arrugadas is cooked by boiling small unpeeled potatoes in salty water until the potatoes become tender and...

Sun bathing in Gran Canaria

What to do in the Canary Islands

Enjoy the water sports Sailing, windsurfing, underwater diving, surfing, angling, water-skiing, parasailing, jet boating, snorkeling and kayaking – you name it, the Canary Islands have it. Experience all the water adventures offered in the islands. The dynamic waves beckon to all water sports lovers and other adventurous tourists. And of all the water sports that you...

The natural stone arch

Where to go in the Canary Islands

Teide National Park Teide National Park is situated at the center of Tenerife Island. Dominating the land area of the national park is Mount Teide, a stratovolcano, the highest peak in the Spanish region. With its area of 18,990 hectares and founding date of 1954, this national park is considered as the largest and oldest national park in the Canary Islands. The...