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Evening

Sunset over Bandar Jissah

Catch the golden light on the coast before the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:54

    Trekking paths C52 and C53

    Start the easy trek on C52 or C53 in Bandar Jissah. The trails offer beautiful views over the coastline as the afternoon light begins to soften.

  2. 17:29

    Trekking paths C52 and C53

    Find a comfortable spot on the trail to wait. The path leads to open areas where you can watch the sky change color.

  3. 17:39

    Trekking paths C52 and C53

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light fades into the evening, marking the end of the trek.

  4. 18:09

    Trekking paths C52 and C53

    End your evening back in Bandar Jissah. Check the route to find a nearby spot for dinner and a drink after dark.

Local tip

The trek is easy, but bring a headlamp or phone light for the walk back after dark. The sunset direction shifts slightly by season, but the coastal view remains consistent.

Check before you go

  • Check the sunset time for your specific visit date, as it varies from 17:39 in October/January to 18:54 in July.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Muscat (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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