White sands, sparkling turquoise water, tangerine sunset, and a crisp breeze. No, it’s not Maldives am describing – it’s Finns Beach in Oman.
A two-hour drive from Muscat, Fins Beach in Al Sharqiyah Governorate is easy to navigate to. Follow google map and once near the beach, you will find plenty of dirt tracks that will take you to the edge of the vast sea. Wild camping is legal and safe in Oman, and Fins is the perfect spot to spend a night out in the open.
Set up the barbecue on the beach, read your favorite novel while sipping on a hot cup of coffee.
Open skies and horizon – it gets hot and humid during the day during most of the year in Oman, but December to early March is a good time for beach camping. Weather during this time is pleasant and as the sun goes down, you will need a lightweight warm pullover or a shawl to shield yourself from the cold winds.
We have been to Finns Beach, a couple of times this year (mostly December). The favorable conditions to explore Oman have a narrow window of only 3 months before the mercury starts rising and the sun becomes relentless.
We have often spotted children and adults enjoy swimming in the open ocean but this was the first time we had gliders swerving gracefully on a powered hang glider. Cook under the open skies, sleep on the sand, and sip on hot coffee – days when you shouldn’t Netflix. The entire shoreline gets occupied with campers and it may get difficult to find a good spot somedays.
Sometimes listening to the waves crashing on the shore and watching the sun paint orange hues everywhere is all you need.
We haven’t camped out for a night on Finns beach yet, perhaps next season. This season was for day tranquilities.
You may not get lucky every time to find an isolated spot right on the beach, hundreds of night campers in their off-roading trucks, and campervans usually line the beach for days. Some of them light up the air with battery-powered fairy lights and set up an entire patio with rugs, lights, barbecue, and drinks. Ahh – what a way to spend the night!
The 1.5-hour drive back to Muscat is cruise control but the night view on the mountainsides is a sight to behold.
Things to keep in mind –
Daytime can get hot on the beach, carry a tent or shade. Carry food and plenty of water.
4-wheel drive isn’t mandatory but better if you travel in one. On some dirt spots, we had to switch to a 4-wheel drive.
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