Dahlak Marine National Park requires a $20 daily permit for its 124 islands. Explore untouched Red Sea reefs and WWII shipwrecks near the port of Massawa.
Suggested: 48h
Asmara sits 2,325 meters high with the world's most intact 1930s Art Deco architecture. This Asmara Eritrea guide details visa rules, Fiat Tagliero, and coffee spots.
Suggested: 48h
Green Island
Natural SceneryGreen Island sits two kilometers off the coast of Massawa, reachable via a fifteen-minute boat ride costing approximately 2,500 Nakfa for a private round trip.
Suggested: 4h
Qohaito
Historical & CulturalQohaito sits at 2,600 meters on a sprawling plateau featuring the 3,000-year-old Safira Dam and ancient Aksumite ruins accessible via travel permits from Asmara.
Suggested: 8h
Semenawi Bahri National Park
Natural ScenerySemenawi Bahri National Park receives 1,100mm of annual rain, sustaining a rare cloud forest at 2,400 meters. This Eritrean park offers birding along the paved Filfil Road.
Suggested: 8h
Adulis
Historical & CulturalAdulis sits 50 kilometers south of Massawa, showcasing 7th-century ruins of a major Aksumite port. Find details on permits, site history, and Red Sea trade.
Suggested: 2h
Assab sits along the Red Sea with summer temperatures reaching 42°C and a history rooted in the 1869 land purchase by an Italian shipping firm.
Suggested: 3h
Massawa sits at 6 meters above sea level and serves as Eritrea's primary Red Sea port. Entry requires a travel permit from Asmara, usually costing 50 Nakfa.
Suggested: 24h