Best Travel Destinations - Yemen

Paradise Found on Socotra Island

by Melaina Gasbarrino, Writer

Looking for a trip to paradise? Look no further than Socotra Island, Yemen. It truly is a paradise found. As very few people have heard of the Island, which lies approximately 380 km south of the Arabian Peninsula and 240 km east of the Horn of Africa, travellers do not have to worry about busy beaches, crowded scuba centres, or an invasion of snorkellers. You will probably be one of the few people who travel here, so be prepared for a very serene and perfect getaway. Socotra Island is one of a small chain of four islands found in the Indian Ocean, and is part of the Republic of Yemen. Socotra has pristine beaches, monstrous mountains and unique caves that are fun for any traveller’s ...

Yemen

Area: 527,970.00 km²
Population: 20,727,063
Capital: Sana
Available Language Guides : Arabic , Hindi

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