After visiting Nakhal fort, we went in a narrow road that supposed to lead us to Al Thawara hot spring. The road was all surrounded by very high palm trees! we think that is the reason why the place has the name of Nakhal “Nakhal is the Arabic name of palm” and wherever you go you will find palm trees.
Palm trees along the way to Ayn Al Thawara
Finally we arrived to Al Thawra hot spring, it was a hot day, though it is really relaxing to swim in the warm water. According to the locals the spring water is a mineral water with temperature of 40c and it has many therapeutic benefits.
Tourists are enjoying their time in Ayn Al-Thawra
Hussain relaxing in Ayn Al Thawara
Tourists are enjoying their time in Ayn Al-Thawra
Hussain relaxing in Ayn Al Thawara
Mariam discovering the area near Ayn Al Thawara
Al Thawara hot spring is located in Wilayt Nakhal which is one hour away from Muscat, it is one of the famous attractions in Oman, luckily when we went there, it wasn’t that crowded at all.
There are certain things you can do when visiting Al Thawara hot spring:
- Of course swimming : there is dedicated pool where you can relax or swim.
- As the local are doing you may enjoy having your lunch meal by the spring.
- Exploring the area and enjoying its natural beauty, in additions to mountain views there are number of traditional houses of villagers living by the spring and who is still engaged in traditional practices like raising sheeps and goats.
The calm and the peaceful atmosphere is why we loved the place moreover, the very friendly people as in everywhere in Oman.
Local houses near Ayn Al Thawara
Simple home with colourful door
Homes with nature
Clothes are dried in a traditional way
Omani woman
Omani man
Omani man
Cattle in Wilayat Nakhal
Cattle in Wilayat Nakhal
Behind the scene
