Barka Castle is considered one of the best archeological and historical monuments in Barka, as it is distinguished by its geographical location on the coastal strip of the state of Barka as it is a few meters away from the beach. The castle was built three hundred and fifty years ago, which is eight corners topped by a watchtower, a room for justice, and rooms for weapons and visitors, In addition to a mosque for prayer, a water well and other antiquities that characterize the fort that used to form the city’s defensive wall, but now it is one of the most important tourist places in Al-Barka and the most prominent of them.
Table of Contents
Things to do when visiting Barka Castle
• You can visit Al-Barka Fort, learn about the history of the Barka mandate and its distinctive monuments, and get acquainted with Omani architecture by reflecting on building the castle and its wonderful landmarks.
• You can also wander inside the Barka Castle and see the monuments such as the eastern and western towers, the justice room, the waiting room and also the places related to weapons and visitors.
• You can visit Al-Barka Beach after visiting the castle, enjoying its wonderful atmosphere and practicing many interesting activities, as it is one kilometer away from Al-Barka Castle.
You can also visit the old market, the fish market and the vegetable market, which are the famous slopes near Al Barka Castle.
• You can enjoy praying inside the mosque in the Barka Castle and ablution from the well designated for that in the quiet, traditional atmosphere that characterizes the fort.
Visit times
All days of the week except Saturday, from eight in the morning until six in the evening.
Hotels near Al Barka Castle
Al Nahda Resort and Spa is one of the best hotels in Barka, 8.5 km from Barka Fort
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel was rated satisfactory in terms of excellent staff, value for money and free Wi-Fi.
While some commented on the need for the hotel and its furniture to be renovated.
Pearl Farm Chalet is one of the best hotels in Oman. Al-Barka is 5.8 km away from Al-Barka Castle.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
There are no hotel reviews as it is still recent
Barka Castle website
