Sur is a coastal town of Oman located 124 miles southeast of Muscat, the country's capital.

There is no airport in Sur. The most common way to reach Sur is by car, which takes approximately 2.5-hours. There are two routes from Muscat. The coastal Route 17 can be accessed from Wadi Adai in Muscat, or take the Muscat Expressway and exit at junction 5 for Amrat and Sur - these routes then merge and continue as Route 17. This journey is just over 125 miles. To travel by the inland route, initially take the Muscat Expressway to Junction 10B and exit from Nizwa on Route 15. Follow that for about 16 miles to the junction for Sur on Route 23; Sur is reached about 201 miles from Muscat.

There are a couple of bus services: bus 36 takes just over 2 hours on the coastal Route 17, while bus 55 travels inland on Route 23 via Ibra and takes around 5 hours. There is a bus office just 0.1 miles northwest from the Sur Hotel.

Sur is renowned for its shipbuilding heritage, particularly the construction of traditional wooden shows. The city has a long history as a trading hub and remains an important cultural center in Oman.

There is no public transportation in Sur besides taxis.

The best time to visit Sur is during the cooler months from October to April. The weather is more comfortable for outdoor activities and exploring the city. The temperature ranges from the mid-70s to the low 80s (Fahrenheit) during the day and drops to the mid-50s to the low 60s at night. This is also peak tourist season, so book accommodations and plan activities ahead of time. It's worth noting that June through September can be extremely hot, with temperatures reaching up to 110 degrees F, making outdoor activities difficult.

Sur used to be an important shipbuilding center of vessels that crossed the oceans. It has a number of famous ancient monuments, including Bilad Sur Castle, As Sinaysilah Castle, Al `Ayjah Castle, Fanar Ras Al Meel and Ras Al Hadd Castle. Sur also has a number of valleys, the most prominent being Wadi Shab and Wadi Tiwi, in addition to Ras Al Hadd where the Turtle Sanctuary at Ras Al Jinz lies.

Visit the Bilad Sur Cast, the al Ayjah Fort, Sunaysilah Fort, the old town of Sur, the Bimmah Sinkhole, Wadi Shab, and the Sur lighthouse.

The national currency is the Oman Rial (OMR). Circulation of the OMR is in banknotes and coins. Banknote denominations are 100 and 200 baisas, and 1/2, 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 rials. Coins have denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 baisas, and 1/4 and 1/2 rials.

When it comes to tipping, most restaurants and hotel establishments automatically charge a service charge. In addition, you are free to tip service staff – the norm is 10%. For more detailed information, consult our guide to tipping in Oman by clicking here Oman - Tipping.

There are several ATMs and banks around sure where you can withdraw cash and perform other banking services. Most establishments accept major credit cards, but it's always good to carry some cash for smaller vendors and markets.

In case of a medical emergency, dial 999, the emergency services number in Oman.

Sur Hospital is located in Sur, offering various medical services and emergency care.