Muttrah Fort

Muttrah Fort dates from the 1700s and was improved over the centuries by the Portuguese and Oman’s Al Busaidi Dynasty. It was restored and opened to visitors in the 1980s. It is easiest to look around at the start or end of the day as the towers and battlements are very exposed. The only places where you can find shade are in the entrance and the tiny cafe. When we have visitors I usually head here first thing in the morning before going to the souq when it gets hotter. The main attraction of this small fort is the panoramic views. From the traditional ramparts you can see the decorative corniche curving towards the souq and iconic fish market and, in contrast, the higgledy-piggledy residences that seem to flow from the mountains into any available gap.