Dhofar Lagoons

Lagoons abound in Dhofar Governorate, and vary in size from a few hectares to more than one hundred hectares. Some of these lagoons have been established as nature reserves. There are eight reserves, namely:

• Khawr Ruri: is the largest reserve in the Governorate of Dhofar. It is considered the most read more....
• Khawr Al Baleed: This lagoon takes its name from the ancient city which lies on the banks of this lagoon read more....
• Khawr Sawli:located in Wilayat Taqa in the Governorate of Dhofar, is amongst the most important lagoons read more....
• Khawr Al Maghsayl:lies at the eastern end of Jabal Al Qamar (Moon Mountain) in the Governorate of Dhofar read more....
• Khawr Al Qurm AlSagheerand Al Qurm Al Kabeer:These two lagoons are located near the Hilton Hotel Salalah in the Governorate of Dhofar read more....
• Khawr Awqad:This lagoon  is located in the Dhofar Governorate at  the outskirts of the ancient Awqad read more....
• Khawr Ad Dahareez:In its location and importance, this lagoon is similar to Khawr Awqad. Khawr Ad Dahareez read more....
• Khawr Taqah:is located at the western entrance of Taqah City in Dhofar Governorate. The lagoon occupies read more....