Fanja is one of the most attractive travel destinations in Oman. Blessed with a rich cultural heritage, breathtaking natural beauty and a 5000 year old civilisation that coexists comfortably with modern development, it is a city still appealingly untrodden that is waiting to be explored.

With a population of over 20,000, Fanja is one of the most colorful and dynamic cities of Oman. It is a unique mixture of old and new. where graceful Mosques, elaborately designed forts and towers and ancient mud houses built in the mountains overlooking a vast Wadi merge with modern houses, schools and office blocks.

Fanja, the "traders' crossroads" - as it is sometimes known - is in the the wilayat of Bidbid which is the closest of the Dakhliyah to Muscat, lying only 60km from the capital. There are 40 towers in the area, the most famous being that in Fanja. Pottery and mats are handmade locally, the latter being woven from the leaves and branches of the palm tree. Wadi Fanja often contains running water and is a pleasant local picnic spot. The Wadi wit its lush green oasis, gurgling springs, offer peace and tranquility for a great day out.

You'll find shops selling handicrafts and agricultural products, Fanja has a vibrant souq showcasing a wonderful array of handicrafts - coffee pots, swords, leather goods, silverware, antiques, pottery , dried fish and household utensils.

It's a dazzling blend of cultures and people...all of which contribute to form a colorful milieu and give an introduction to the Dakhliyah region, the Interior of the Sultanate of Oman.

There are around 20 Falaj (water springs) in Fanja, which meander around green oases and date plantations. Some of the best dates in Oman come from Fanja. There are a number of different date palms grown here: Naghal; Fardh; Handhal; Khanizi; Mabsali; and Khasab.

Fanja's history runs deep supported by a stunning contrast of green oases, mountains, and the wadi, and it is fast becoming an attractive tourist destination among the world's travellers. The city has a deep and rich culture which extends back to thousands of years. From the very beginning Fanja was considered to be a business hub and people were wealthy as the people of Fanja had expanded their commercial ties to Zanzibar, India and Africa.

In general, Fanja surprises it's visitors with it's beauty! The mix of palm trees, mountains and wadi waters makes for an incredible view!

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