AlWasta Governorate (the central region) is characterised by a series of beaches varying in nature and topography. Some are surrounded by rocks that look like carved natural awnings, especially in Ra’s Midrakah and Ash Shuway’ir, in Wilayt A'Duqum, while others are carpeted with soft, clean sands like the shores in AL-Jasir and Mahut. All these beaches enjoy mild weather that often blows cool breezes accompanied by a light water spray which gives them their distinctive atmosphere.