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Hoq cave is relative easily accessible. It takes one hour and a half to climb to its entrance from the village. You will need to take a local guide. The route is not difficult, but tiresome.
It takes only half an hour to get to Delisha beach from Hadiboh. Tourists usually come here directly from the airport to have a swim and to walk along a big sand-dune.
Homhil Plateau attracts tourists primarily by a combination of various kinds of trees growing at one place.
You can get to Shuab Bay by boat from Qalansiyah village. In an hour and a half you will appear in a marvelous place of Socotra far from civilization.
Detwah Lagoon is definitely one of the most impressive places on the island coast. There is a camping site where you can stay for the night.
A network of Socotra’s asphaltic roads continues expanding.
Many Socotra’s old canoes made of African species of wood are in a quite a good state.
In spite of the fact that Yemeni coffee is considered to be the best one in the world, Socotrans do not drink it. At best you will be offered NESCAFE that resembles natural Yemeni coffee only in color.
In the eastern part of the island, far from the paths beaten by tourists, you can find cascade waterfalls in small gorges.
During World War II Socotra was used as a basis for the Dutch squadron.
New Year & Our best friend's birthday celebration on Socotra
Socotra has plenty of sand. Besides big dunes and endless multikilometer beaches you can also admire fancy sand patterns here.
Everybody knows that Socotra’s inshore waters are full of various fish species.
Besides mountain areas Socotra has very beautiful desolate beaches.
Besides usual touristic places Socotra has a great many secluded nooks that are also worth visiting.
The central plateau of the island is covered by cirque fields. Years ago they had dense vegetation, but it was eaten by goats.
The Socotrans are joyful and cheerful people. None of holidays goes without dances and playing the drum.
NET wild beaches are the best place for romantic overnight stops. You can get here by boat of by foot through the mountain ridge from Shuab Bay (it will take you 3 hours).
It will take you more than an hour to get to Hoq Cave following a mountain trail leading through round stones and bushes.
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