Al-Ayjah Lighthouse | منارة العيجة — Attraction in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate

Al Ayjah Lighthouse in Oman, also known as Sur lighthouse, is one of the top attractions to visit in the city. Facing the Gulf of Oman, this attraction offers cultural, historical and natural experiences. The lighthouse is situated on Ras Ayqah, the highest east side point in Sur Harbour square. This is an important attraction to visit when in Sur.

Entry Details Since visitors cannot really get into the lighthouse, there is no entry fee or timings. Visitors can experience this attraction anytime...

A beautiful landmark that adds a picturesque element to the Sur coastline that's best appreciated from a distance, as its striking silhouette against the sea and sky is truly captivating.

While the lighthouse is charming up close, there isn’t much to do on-site, and detailed information about its history is limited. If you’re in the area, it's worth a quick visit, but the real beauty lies in viewing it from afar, especially at sunrise or sunset when the light creates a stunning...

The whole area around the lighthouse is just unbelievably dirty. Plastic, plastic bottles, plastic bags everywhere. How can it be that Muscat is so clean and instead some parts of Sur look more like an open air dump more akeen to Egypt? Who is responsible for cleaning? The area in itself is nice but it is so dirty that it makes the...