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For an Adenese-Socotran expedition, in 1960 there were issued special postage stamps.
Socotra has a great number of caves some of which stretching for tens of kilometers.
The famous scientist and journalist Mukhammad Megalommatis published an article about Socotra of the “Periplus of the Erythraean Sea” (mid-1st century A.D.) epoch.
English scientist Brian Lougery states that it was Socotra where a Shakespeare’s play was put on for the first time in the Arab world!
The most interesting thing of the museum is a set for fire-making. If you ask a museum attendant to show you how to make a fire he will easily do it in couple of minutes.
Today Shuab Bay is one of the cleanest places on Socotra. It is only inhabited by a small fishing village. Here people lead rather isolated patriarchal life coming to Hadiboh only in case of urgent need.
Socotra has been famous for pearl fishery since the earliest times. The Socotrans are excellent free divers.
The main type of holiday on Socotra - a eco-tourism. Here you can engage in trekking, cycling, hiking, surfing, sandboarding, diving and kiting.
Soviet military base has never been established in Socotra.
Photos by Denis Romanov
Photos by Denis Romanov
Photos by Denis Romanov
In Hadibo, the capital of Socotra, we offer two newly constructed 2-3* hotels notable for relative cleanness and order.
Our mission is to show you the island in such a way that you remember it as one of the most unusual travels in your life. We offer you our knowledge of the island, the services of high-skilled and responsible Socotran guides knowing European languages, reliable and comfort transport, interesting non-standard routes, specially prepared meals and a great deal of new and unexpected impressions.
Some theorists of literature consider Socotra to be the prototype of Prospero Island mentioned in Shakespeare's play «The Tempest».
As far back as in Alexander of Maсedon’s times Socotra supplied a great deal of not only frankincense and myrrh, but also Dragon’s blood, which was rubbed in by gladiators before combats for quick wound healing.
The origin of Socotra's name is still wrapped in mystery. The Socotrans call their island Sacatri.
The offered programs shall be regarded as basic ones developed for visiting the island’s most famous places, having overnight stops at Hadiboh’s hotels or at camping sites
Our mission is to show you the island in such a way that you will remember it as one of the most unusual trips in your life.