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This is a very famous tourist attraction just 50kms from Salalah city. Salalah is about 1000kms from Muscat, which is the capital of Oman. Salalah has a lot of natural tourist spots which are a must see. So, if you are visiting Oman don’t miss it.

The drive to Mughsayl is quite ordinary and is desert on both sides pretty much all the way. But once you get to Mughsayl, you can have great fun getting amused by the blowholes. The blowholes are actually air holes on the floor which cut through rock to the bottom, where the sea hits land. I guess its difficult to visualize, as I can’t remember hearing about anything similar, anywhere else in the world. (Hope the photos would be of some help!).

When the waves from the sea hit the rock, because of these vents on the ground, air and water is forced up the vent and comes up almost like a fountain, but the volume of water and force of air is awesome. It is something that is very enjoyable when you are actually waiting near the blowholes for the air and water to spray up.

Ofcourse there is an element of luck. If the waves are not strong then you might not get the chance to see the blowholes spraying up in full vigour. But I would say, for the experience, its worth a shot. And there are also other things, so you invariably end up having a great time anyway.

Anyway the whole place is very beautiful, with water hitting against solid rock mountains of the Southern Oman coast. Just a short drive from the blowholes place you have a nice beach where you can hangout over a snack. It’s a great picnic spot and if you go as a group, you are bound to have great fun.

Once you are done at the Blowholes, you can head further down the road and away from Salalah. This road leads you to the neighboring country, Yemen, which is about 150kms from there. But you can have a great time driving through these mountainous roads.

They roads are wide, very safe and its a thrilling experience driving through the mountainous roads which go up and down. You’ve got roads that are really steep with over a 45 degrees climb. You might even encounter some camels and mountain goats on your way. There are also some nice spots to park your car and click some scenic photos with the mountains in the background. Its definitely something you are going to want to remember for a long time.