Are popular vacation destinations still popular? Are you tired of unnecessarily crowded places? Well, what if we told you that we have a hidden gem that will leave you in awe with its scenic views and that too without facing the obnoxious crowd everywhere you go?
Oh no! You are not dreaming. Hold on to your hats! Presenting the hidden gem of Yemen, the gorgeous Socotra Island. Your next holiday destination.
Getting too ahead of ourselves? We think not. In this blog, we will take you through the best places to visit on the island and the best activities, which will pretty much tell you why we are so confident that Socotra Yemen tourism will be next on your bucket list.
Hiking through the dragon blood tree forest
The dragon blood trees are said to be one of the biggest attractions on the island. You can hike through the well-known Fermahin forest. It is the latest dragon blood tree forest on the island. You would be in awe of the weird and wonderful trees.
These unique and iconic trees are named as such because of the red sap that is made by their bark. The locals utilize the sap to make perfume. Moreover, it is also used to make medicines. From healing fractures to aiding in inflammatory conditions, this sap is of a lot of use.
These humongous trees are shaped like mushrooms. They have unique branches that reach up to the sky like you see in a fairy-tale. You will discover these all through the island. But this forest is the place to be, especially during sunset.
The infinity pool at Homhil
It is one of the biggest attractions on Socotra Island, UAE. Now, if you look up the internet, you will see this pool as an image result. This is a little busy spot when you arrive, and once you are up there after a hike, you will know exactly why. The view over the coast from up there is just magnificent, and the reward of hiking there is basically swimming in the cool, fresh water and the gorgeous view.
There are generally two ways to get to this pool. The one is from the northern coast road from the carpark. Then there is the other way, which is from the valley of dragon blood trees. Make sure to keep an eye out for the crabs of fresh water in the rock pools. You should also note that the level of the water changes throughout the year. In the wetter months, the pool will be higher. Therefore, giving it the name, it is.
Shoab beach and the dolphins
Once you leave the lagoon, you will generally get up early in the morning and take your breakfast. From there, you should head out to the Shoab Beach. It can be reached there by just a 30-minute boat ride. Other than the scenic views there, you can see the dolphins on your way there. Therefore, if you are bringing a drone, don’t forget it at the hotel. As soon as you are on the beach, you may take a swim and relax for a bit if you think you might be seasick, take some meds.
Snorkelling in the Coral Reefs
If we are to give you the best place for snorkeling, it is the Dihamri Marine Reserve. There, you will find a vibrant world that is beneath the surface, with colourful coral reefs and an array of marine life just waiting for you to be discovered.
If you don’t have your personal snorkel gear, you may rent them out there for about $5 in the small dive shop. It’s an amazing spot for camping as well. So, if you are planning to spend a night in a tent, this is the place to be.
Detwah Beach
The gorgeous views of blue water along with the white sandy beach are perfect, especially since it is empty of people. It is separated from the town of Qalansiah by a small rocky peninsula. There is not much to see in the way of snorkelling. But the swim here is so serene. Bring some sunglasses and a book so you can kick back and relax after spending some busy days exploring the island.
There is a designated campsite that is set up towards the back of the lagoon, which fills with tour guides and groups in the evening.
Wrapping Up
With that, we finish our blog here. Just like we promised, Socotra Island UAE will be your next holiday destination. Be mindful that these are some of the few attractions we have mentioned.
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