UNESCO has listed Socotra Archipelago in Yemen as a World Heritage Site, giving Yemen the largest number of cultural and natural heritage sites in Arabia.
The remote and isolated Socotra Archipelago consists of four islands and two rocky islets near the Gulf of Aden.
Although it appeared in the Travels of Marco Polo, few people today visit or even know of this forgotten land.
Its rich biodiversity makes it unique, as 37 per cent of Socotra”s 825 plants do not occur naturally anywhere else in the world.
With 192 bird species, 253 species of coral, 730 species of costal fish and 300 species of crab and lobster, Socotra is the naturalist”s paradise.
Separated from the Horn of Africa around 20 million years ago, Socotra”s long cultural and natural isolation has made it a unique and enchanting destination.
The locals are of Indian, Arabian and Somali origins. They follow the Islamic faith, and speak Soqotri, an unwritten tongue that pre-dates Arabic.
Culture and Sightseeing – City Tours – Whichever city you are in these tours will help to ensure you do not miss a thing.
The remote and isolated Socotra Archipelago consists of four islands and two rocky islets near the Gulf of Aden.
Although it appeared in the Travels of Marco Polo, few people today visit or even know of this forgotten land.
Its rich biodiversity makes it unique, as 37 per cent of Socotra”s 825 plants do not occur naturally anywhere else in the world.
With 192 bird species, 253 species of coral, 730 species of costal fish and 300 species of crab and lobster, Socotra is the naturalist”s paradise.
Separated from the Horn of Africa around 20 million years ago, Socotra”s long cultural and natural isolation has made it a unique and enchanting destination.
The locals are of Indian, Arabian and Somali origins. They follow the Islamic faith, and speak Soqotri, an unwritten tongue that pre-dates Arabic.
Culture and Sightseeing – City Tours – Whichever city you are in these tours will help to ensure you do not miss a thing.