Fodor's Expert Review Mughsayl Beach

About an hour's drive west of the city center, this long, white-sand beach is in a beautiful location. Although a long stretch of the beach backs up to a main road, there are rarely many people, and you can walk a long distance without seeing a soul. Waves are generally quite strong, depending on the season, and swimming is not advisable. The old-fashioned fishing village located nearby almost makes you feel as if you have stepped back in time. Seawater gushes out in powerful geysers through the blowholes dotting the shore. Amenities: none. Best for: solitude; walking.