| Ibra ابراء | ||
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| State | Oman | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Central coast of Oman | |
| Territory | Al-Sharqiyya region | |
| Altitude | 440 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 27.1 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 14.551 (2010) | |
| Time zone | UTC 4 | |
Position
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Ibra is a city of Central coast of Oman.
To know
Geographical notes
It is located on the connecting road Nizwa to Sur and is the gateway to the desert of Wahiba Sands.
When to go
| Climate | gen | Feb | mar | apr | mag | down | Jul | needle | set | Oct | nov | dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum (° C) | 22,8 | 25,8 | 29,6 | 33 | 36,9 | 39,5 | 40 | 37,7 | 36,2 | 32,8 | 29,3 | 26,1 |
| Minimum (° C) | 13,3 | 14,8 | 18,2 | 22,3 | 26,2 | 27,9 | 27,8 | 26,5 | 24,6 | 21,3 | 17,9 | 15,1 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 1 | 16 | 19,6 | 14,4 | 2,9 | 16 | 12,2 | 10,9 | 11,8 | 0,9 | 2,6 | 9,2 |
How to orient yourself
Ibra: full screen map.How to get
By car
Ibra is crossed by the R23 which ends at Sur.
By bus
- Oman National Transport Company (ONTC), ☎ 968 99 833198, 968 99 070670. Runs buses twice a day to and from Muscat.
How to get around
What see
Ibra is one of the oldest cities in Oman. The city has castles and ancient mosques.
- Watchtowers
- Bait al Kabir
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
Souk of Ibra
- 1 Souk of Ibra.
6:00-14:00. A lively souk selling fish, meat, gold and silverware. It is considered the best in the country.
6:00-14:00. A lively souk selling fish, meat, gold and silverware. It is considered the best in the country.How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Ibra Motel, ☎ 968 471666.
12 OMR for a double room with bathroom and air conditioning. In the center of Ibra, a very simple little motel whose rates are more than interesting. Not luxury but fine for a night or two.
12 OMR for a double room with bathroom and air conditioning. In the center of Ibra, a very simple little motel whose rates are more than interesting. Not luxury but fine for a night or two.Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
- Wahiba Sands
- Muscat 150 km (1 hour and 45 min by car)
