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These are the main islands designated for camping and beach access during the winter months.
Al Jabal Al Kabir is the largest island in the Daymaniyat archipelago. Together with the nearby Lajoun cluster, they form the primary zones where visitors can step onto the beach. Access to the sand is restricted from May 1 to October 31 to protect nesting turtles and birds.
During the open season from November to April, you can apply for overnight camping permits. These islands feature limestone cliffs and shallow waters where green and hawksbill sea turtles feed.
2-3 hoursLanding Nov-Apr only
This is the largest island of the archipelago. It features a ranger station, limestone cliffs, and white-sand beaches. It is one of the few islands where seasonal camping is allowed. You can only step ashore here between November and April; during summer, you must remain on the boat.
1-2 hoursLook for nesting ospreys
Lajoun is a cluster of smaller islands near Al Jabal Al Kabir. The shallow waters surrounding these islands are ideal for spotting sea turtles. Seasonal camping is also permitted here during the winter. Keep an eye out for ospreys nesting on the rocky outcrops above the beaches.
