Telegraph Island

Telegraph Island is located in the Elphinstone Inlet, also known as Khor Ash Sham, which is the inner inlet of Khasab Bay, less than 400 meters off the Musandam Peninsula's coast and less than 500 meters south of the much larger but lesser-known Sham Island, both of which are part of the Sultanate of Oman. It has a length of 160 meters and a width of up to 90 meters, covering an area of 1.1 hectares. The telegraph-cable repeater station established on the island in 1864 inspired the name "Telegraph."

Telegraph Island used to serve a significant role in connecting Asia and Europe. The island, located close off the coast of Musandam, served as a vital hub for cables transmitted between Britain and India throughout the nineteenth century. It is one of the most popular tourist locations, offering a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Telegraph messages were sent in a matter of hours back in the day because penning letters was deemed time-consuming. The island was a telegraph station between India and Britain, making it one of the best spots to visit in Oman. The island is now a popular tourist site for snorkeling and fishing, among other activities.

Location: Oman
Things To Do: Snorkeling and Fishing