Skip the hour-long guided deep dives unless you're a history nerd. This 19th-century fort nails the aesthetic with its original wood ceilings and antique weaponry on display. You only need 30 minutes to climb the towers and snap photos of the surrounding banana plantations hitting the ocean horizon. Go in the late afternoon to avoid the desert heat. Pair it with an East Salalah safari if you want to make the drive worth your while.
