Al-Ghayda

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Introducing Al-Ghayda

Sun-baked Al-Ghayda is the state capital, though it’s really no more than an overblown fishing village. Attractions are limited to a small but enjoyable fruit-and-vegetable souq and the chance to splash about on the soft white beach a few kilometres to the east of town.

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Last updated: Sep 24, 2008

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  1. Popotla avatar
    Salalah to Yemen

    by Popotla 12 June 2009

    I am considering going to Yemen in order to come back into Oman on a new tourist visa (current one already extended to limit). I'd like…
  2. isa77 avatar
    crossing border from Oman to Yemen

    by isa77 05 February 2009

    We want to travel from Sahlalah(Oman) to al-Mukalla(Yemen) by bus which managed by Gulf Transporation Company. Does anyone know how often…
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    Bus from Sayun to Al-Ghayda

    by Jackaroo 11 November 2007

    Does anyone know if there is bus service from Sayun to Al-Ghayda and on which days (especially if they have service on Wednesday and Thursda…

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