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Marina and Co. Ltd
St. Petersburg, Russia84,704 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The 9th item on our tour programme, narrated by our “Best Guide in Salal” (in his words), was a visit to Mugsail Beach, the Murniff Grotto and geysers. Beyond the beach I've already written and the cave and geysers trench is starting. Gagik (as the guide was called) led us to the top of the mountain and said: I will wait for you on the bench and let's watch!🤣🤣🤣 Looked, rejoiced in the beauty of the landscape, explored the cave, and then me and the other tourists held our breath for a long time, waiting for the waves of the Indian Ocean to gather strength and break free through one of the bars. We couldn't wait, and we went straight to the cars. Then at the hotel on the Internet we searched for information on these very sights. Thank you, Gagik - “Best Guide in Salala”!🤣🤣🤣👎And this place is definitely recommended for a visit, you won’t regret it!👍
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Written October 22, 2024
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Vivek V
Totton, UK689 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Its a beach with rocky mountains beside.
There are few blow holes from where the waves pushes the seawater through the blow hole for a spectacular fountain effect
There are few blow holes from where the waves pushes the seawater through the blow hole for a spectacular fountain effect
Written August 20, 2018
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Anokhi10
Salalah, Oman153 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
Marneef Cave - better known locally as Mughsayl - is a must-see place when you're in Salalah. We are ex-pats living here and visit it often, both with guests and on our own. There is a spectacular view and some impressive blowholes depending on what time of year you visit. The area changes dramatically with the seasons - during khareef (monsoon) the sea is fierce and the blowholes very active (July/Aug/Sept). The rest of the year, the water is crystal clear and you can often spot rays & turtles. There are shaded areas to picnic in and and a lovely coffee spot called Cafe Mocha where you can sip a coffee on a beautiful terrace overlooking Mughsayl Beach. Look out for dolphins which you see here often! Depending what time of day you're there you might see the fishermen bringing in their catch. Excellent half-day trip!
Written January 2, 2012
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InjiM
London, UK42 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
An amazing view of the cliffs and sea, take your time and walk around, also has a lovely cafe with a stunning view.
Written October 6, 2013
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Nagma Z
Quebec City, Canada18 contributions
Oct 2013 • Family
beautiful view ...surrounded by the sea and the mountains ...the natural water fountain was a fun experience for kids ...i would recommend carrying food and beverages for a family picnic ...
Written October 21, 2013
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Octoberfresh
Salinas, CA32 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
The Manreef Cave is a must visit if your in Salalah. The view is great and if your able and willing you can climb a little higher for even better views. After a couple of pictures there is not much else so it ends up being a quick visit. I did end up going back a second time because it is such a refreshing place to see when your in Salalah for a while.
Written September 24, 2013
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AbbyDoo12
Dubai, United Arab Emirates225 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
Great place to spend a couple of hours. The views are spectacular and the geysers are nice too and since we visited the place during the khareef season the intensity of the geysers was high. Must visit while in Salalah.
Written February 9, 2015
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alanjoro
Muscat, Oman992 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
At the Mughsail beach there is a sign post that directs you towards the parking area of Marneef Cave. To explore a little more we were told there is a graded road to a beach little ahead of the Marneef caves, but we couldn’t fully explore the place as we didn’t have a 4x4.
Back to the Marneef Caves, it has awesome views to offer. The blow holes are amusing. The beaches near-by are abundant and nice to play, but please note that during our visit to the beaches we didn’t see any people swimming as the currents at all the beaches in Salalah looked quite strong.
The sound of the waves through the blow holes are sometimes quite scary.
Visit to Salalah and all it has to offer, is highly recommended only during the Khareef season ie., June to August.
This place was the most scenic among the rest in Salalah.
Back to the Marneef Caves, it has awesome views to offer. The blow holes are amusing. The beaches near-by are abundant and nice to play, but please note that during our visit to the beaches we didn’t see any people swimming as the currents at all the beaches in Salalah looked quite strong.
The sound of the waves through the blow holes are sometimes quite scary.
Visit to Salalah and all it has to offer, is highly recommended only during the Khareef season ie., June to August.
This place was the most scenic among the rest in Salalah.
Written September 9, 2013
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GourrmetGourmand
Virginia774 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
The scenery is great, waves and rough cut rocks are beautiful and the blow-holes are fun for kids and adults alike. The beaches near-by are abundant and nice to play.
One last thing - we loved the very clean bathrooms along the beach.
One last thing - we loved the very clean bathrooms along the beach.
Written August 16, 2013
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AverageJoeUk
Swannington, UK81 contributions
May 2012 • Friends
Let's be honest - if you're in and around Salalah, there's really not a great deal to see or do - especially during the dry season. That's unless you like roasting by the pool or on the beach.
Marneef Cave / Mughsayl is a welcome diversion, a short drive out of Salalah.
It's not really a cave as such, more a stretch of pretty coastline with a couple of blow holes. That said, it's a great place to while away a few hours and best of all, it's free !
There's a small cafe nearby and a parking area and there's not much to add that the pictures here can't describe for you.
Thursdays and Fridays can get busier than the rest of the week, and on the few occasions I've visited, it is such a shame to see locals not clean up after themselves as it's also a nice picnic spot. It's beauty is soiled by old disposable BBQ's and pop bottles. I'm also convinced that Salalah has the biggest population of wild empty water bottles in the world.
Marneef Cave / Mughsayl is a welcome diversion, a short drive out of Salalah.
It's not really a cave as such, more a stretch of pretty coastline with a couple of blow holes. That said, it's a great place to while away a few hours and best of all, it's free !
There's a small cafe nearby and a parking area and there's not much to add that the pictures here can't describe for you.
Thursdays and Fridays can get busier than the rest of the week, and on the few occasions I've visited, it is such a shame to see locals not clean up after themselves as it's also a nice picnic spot. It's beauty is soiled by old disposable BBQ's and pop bottles. I'm also convinced that Salalah has the biggest population of wild empty water bottles in the world.
Written June 23, 2012
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Bonjour, vous parlez d hôtel ? quel est son nom ? je ne comprends pas le commentaire.
cordialement
Written November 18, 2017
Il faut juste lire les commentaires, tu verras que ce n'est pas un hôtel... :-)
Written November 19, 2017
The roads in Salalah is very good so saloon car is OK,
Written October 4, 2017
Hello
We are planning a 2 day trip to salalah. While there we plan to rent a car. What is the recommendation please? Should we hire a 4 Wheel drive or a normal car would do? We plan to visit the places listed on the things to do on trip advisor for salalah.
If anyone has a itinerary for 2 days kindly share that too. Thanks
Written August 8, 2017
I wanted to recommend some points:
If possible rent a car and drive your self its more fun. (850aed for 5 days 2016 Mazda 6 Sports Sedan) but i recommend you go with 4 wheel drive.
If you have 4 * 4 car its batter, you can go anywhere yourself and discover a lot of beautiful places like your privet property :))))
you must split the activist direction wise using google map to save traveling and time :
for example : Al Mughsail Beach-Marneef Cave - Al Fizayah Beach its on same side one direction. 1 day trip
another side : Wadi Darbat.---Sumhuram Old City--Teeq Cave and Tawi Ateer Sinkhole 1 or 2 days trips.
hope it this will help .Have a nice trip
Written August 8, 2017
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