Entrance of Port-Miou Calanque in South of France
Entrance of Port-Mou Calanque in South of France. A calanque (from the Corsican word of pre-Indo-European origin calanca (plural calanche) with meaning "inlet"; Occitan calanca too) is a steep-walled inlet, cove, or bay that is developed in limestone, dolomite, or other carbonate strata and found along the Mediterranean coast. A calanque is a steep-sided valley formed within karstic regions either by fluvial erosion or the collapse of the roof a cave that has been subsequently partially submerged by a rise in sea level.
A mangrove in a lagoon in Oman
The green trees growing in the sea to the left are black mangroves (Avicenia marina’ or Qurm in Arabic). These are one of the few trees which can live in salty conditions. They prefer bays such as those at Al Khiran, as well as lagoons such as those in Qurum in Muscat. The mangrove woodland in Al Khiran is one of the largest in the area. The dense vegetation of the Mangrove forests provides nutrients and shelter for fish, crayfish and birds. About 20 of these forests are still growing along Oman’s coast.
Calanque Port-Pin, Cassis, South of France
A calanque (from the Corsican word of pre-Indo-European origin calanca (plural calanche) with meaning "inlet"; Occitan calanca too) is a steep-walled inlet, cove, or bay that is developed in limestone, dolomite, or other carbonate strata and found along the Mediterranean coast. A calanque is a steep-sided valley formed within karstic regions either by fluvial erosion or the collapse of the roof a cave that has been subsequently partially submerged by a rise in sea level.
Oman, Mussandam
The Musandam Governorate (Arabic : محافظة مسندم) is a governorate of Oman.
Geographically, the Musandam peninsula juts into the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow entry into the Persian Gulf, from the Arabian Peninsula. The Musandam peninsula is an exclave of Oman, separated from the rest of the country by the United Arab Emirates. Musandam is a picturesque region separated from the rest of Oman, with its scenery being quite attractive to tourists.
Liwa Oasis, Empty Quarter
Desert arround Liwa Oasis. Empty Quarter, Rub' al Khali in Arabic, is one of the largest sand deserts in the world, encompassing most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula, including southern Saudi Arabia, and areas of Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The desert covers some 650,000 square kilometres (250,000 sq mi) (the area between long. 44°30′ −56°30′E., and lat. 16°30′ −23°00′N), more than the combined land areas of the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
Dunes ares reachig more than 300 meters.
It is the second most oil-rich place in the world
Pool in Wadi Shab, Oman
Picture taken in Wadi Shab, the most famous and visited wadi in Oman with fabulous natural pools. It is 2 hours drive from Muscat
Ski Ressort Les Deux Alpes, France
Deux Alpes Village, with the L’Aiguille de Venosc (2830m) in the background, Besse, Alpes, France
Swimming in Bandhar Khairan, Oman
Beach between Muscat and Seifa, in the area of Bandhar Khairan, Oman. This area is becoming more and more touristic, more and more hotels are going to open overthere.
Pink rock
Pink Rock (Sharjah Emirates and not Dubai) is part of the ridge which runs from Ras Al Khaimah to Al Ain. All along this ridge, in one specific and distinct layer, the same type of fossils can be found. However, they are not always easily accessible or even visible. If you have a sharp eye and are lucky to spot fossils, you can see "gastropods". Those creatures crawled on the ocean floor many million years ago when seawater covered most of the land, currently known as Arabia.
Coast of Bandar Khairan
Coast of Bandar Khairan, Sultanate of Oman
Oman, Mussandam
A typical Dhow in Telegraph Island, Fjord of Mussandam, Sultanate of Oman.
Camping on Mars :)
Wadi Ibra, Oman
Ibra is a city in Central Coastal Oman. It's located on the road from Nizwa to Sur and is the gateway to the desert of the Wahiba Sands.
Wadi (Arabic: وادي wādī; also: Vadi) is the Arabic term traditionally referring to a valley. In some cases, it may refer to a dry (ephemeral) riverbed that contains water only during times of heavy rain or simply an intermittent stream.
Sugiton, Calanques in South of France
A calanque (from the Corsican word of pre-Indo-European origin calanca (plural calanche) with meaning "inlet"; Occitan calanca too) is a steep-walled inlet, cove, or bay that is developed in limestone, dolomite, or other carbonate strata and found along the Mediterranean coast. A calanque is a steep-sided valley formed within karstic regions either by fluvial erosion or the collapse of the roof a cave that has been subsequently partially submerged by a rise in sea level.
Wadi Ash Shab pool
Wadi Ash Shab main pool (need to walk at least 30/45 minutes from the entrance of the wadi). Oman
Wadi Shawka, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (part of the United Arab Emirates) has unique natural features like mountains that are 2000 meters of height, the fascinating wadis traverses through these mountains. They start from Wadi Buh, and then these steep valleys move towards Masafi and then towards other wadis like Assumes, Ghayl, Shawka, and many more. The tough and the rocky terrain is ideal for adventurous trekking.
Ras Al Khaimah is very famous for its adventurous sports and activities. The various pastimes activities performed in the region are water skiing, golf, camel racing, trekking etc.
Burj Khalifa from Ras Al Khor
Dubai Skyline with Ras al Khor (famous for his Bird Sanctuary - many flamands can be observed there)
Ski Ressort Les Deux Alpes, France
Panoramic view of one part of the Ski Ressort Les Deux Alpes, France
Wadi Shab, Oman
Wadi Shab (وادي شاب) also spelled Wadi Shaab, is a very popular wadi located in the Al Sharqiyah Region in Oman. It is a very popular outdoor attraction for both locals and expats, and people come here for the nature, to swim in the fresh water pools or just to have a barbecue. The main attraction of the wadi is the water fall in the cave, which you can reach after a roughly 40 mins hike and swimming in 2-3 pools.
Wadi Shab pool
Pool in wadi Ash Ab, Oman
Guard praying in front of Monastery
Giving the Treasury a run for its money as the most impressive monument at Petra is the Monastery (a.k.a. al-Deir or ad-Dayr in Arabic), which is about an hour's climb north of Petra's city center.
Sugiton, Marseille, Calanques in South of France
Calanque of Sugiton. A calanque (from the Corsican word of pre-Indo-European origin calanca (plural calanche) with meaning "inlet"; Occitan calanca too) is a steep-walled inlet, cove, or bay that is developed in limestone, dolomite, or other carbonate strata and found along the Mediterranean coast. A calanque is a steep-sided valley formed within karstic regions either by fluvial erosion or the collapse of the roof a cave that has been subsequently partially submerged by a rise in sea level.
Wadi Ash Shab Oman
About 7 kilometers away from Wadi Shab starts Wadi Tiwi which extends 36 km inland and ends at a mountain village known as Mibam. One of the pools is in a cave where light streams in dramatically from above and there are fantastic echoes as you swim and splash.
Traditional Arabic Dhows with tourist in the Mussadam Fjord, Oma
Khasab is a city in an exclave of Oman bordering the United Arab Emirates. It is the local capital of the Musandam peninsula and has frequently been dubbed the "Norway of Arabia" because of its extensive fjord-like craggy inlets and desolate mountainscapes. It is located about 550 km from Muscat and less than 200 km from Dubai. It has a population of 20,000 residents. It is also a popular weekend destination for people living in the Emirates and for many other tourists for a visit of the Fjords on traditional Dhows and see dolphins.
