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In the middle of Socotra island
In the middle of Socotra island

Just branch off the main road and you'll see quite a nice place of Socotra.

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Socotra in October, 2009
Socotra in October, 2009

Same photos of Socotra made in October, 2009.

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Lost world
Lost world

On Socotra you can find a real lost world! There are the biggest bottle trees of the island.

Nature Trekking Photos
Sunsets on Socotra Island
Sunsets on Socotra Island

On Socotra you can enjoy magnificent sunsets every day, especially in winter time.

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Socotra’s sand
Socotra’s sand

Socotra has plenty of sand. Besides big dunes and endless multikilometer beaches you can also admire fancy sand patterns here.

Erissel Photos
Socotra’s Wild Beaches
Socotra’s Wild Beaches

Besides mountain areas Socotra has very beautiful desolate beaches.

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NET wild beaches
NET wild beaches

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).

Net Beach Photos
Noget sand land
Noget sand land

On Socotra’ south coast, its central part called as Noget, there are places worth visiting.

Noget Photos Dunes
Skant - high-mountain ascetics
Skant - high-mountain ascetics

Skant is one of the highest places of the island. From here there is a wonderful view of the northern coast of Socotra.

Skant Photos
Homhil Plateau
Homhil Plateau

The place is heavily accessible by road that may be even dangerous in a rainy season. It is good to come here in a day of clear sky.

Homhil Photos
Socotra visitor's pictures
Socotra visitor's pictures

Our guests shared their photos of Socotra.

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Sanaa & Surroundings Highlights
Sanaa & Surroundings Highlights

Photos by Denis Romanov

Yemen Photos
Yemen, Sanaa, part 2
Yemen, Sanaa, part 2

Photos by Denis Romanov

Sanaa Yemen Photos
During World War II Socotra was used as a basis for the Dutch squadron.