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Vladimir Melnik. Trekking in Socotra. Skant area.
Vladimir Melnik. Trekking in Socotra. Skant area.

A real trekking tour is the best way to see and get to know Socotra island. Vladimir Melnik was on Socotra 12 time!

Vladimir Melnik Skant Trekking
Montane Ascetics of Skant
Montane Ascetics of Skant

If you want to see a montane Socotrans’ way of living we would recommend you to visit Skand mountain area.

Skant Attractions
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
Dixam - Skant
Dixam - Skant

The canyon part from Dixam to Skant is one of the most interesting places for trekking.

Dixam Skant Trekking Canyons
    Guido Adler was the first one in studying Socotran folk music.