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Amak (Aomak) beach.
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Arhеr (ArAr).
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Delishia.
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Detwah Lagoon.5-
Didom Cave.
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Dixsam plateau.7-
Dogub cave.
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Hadibu.
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Hagher Mountain.
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Hayf and Zahek Sand
dunes.
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Hoq Cave.
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Mahferhin.
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Marine
protected area of Roush.
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Matiaf.
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Momi Plateau.
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Neet beach.
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Nojed.
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Qalancyia town.
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Qaryah lagoon.
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Ras Irsel.
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Rocab, Fermhen
and Deresmoten.
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Scand P.A.
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Shu'ab beach.
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The
Marie protected area of Dihamri.
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The
Natural protected area of Homhil.
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Wadi Ayhaft
(Ayhaft Canyon).27-
Wadi Daerhu.
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Wadi Dieghen.
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Wadi Difarhu
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Amak
(Aomak) beach
Omaq beach is a beautiful beach situated on the coast of
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2-Arhеr
(ArAr) Beach
Arher beach located on the north east coast and it is
one of the most beautiful parts of Socotra. There are
huge sand dunes, beaches, cliffs, fantastic rocks and
small oases on the shore of the Arabian sea., which is a
meeting point of salty and fresh water, with huge dunes
going down from top of mountains, up the turquoise sea.
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Delishia. |
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Detwah Lagoon
Detwah Lagoon. is known for its spectacular
landscape and it is one of the most beautiful places
in the world, it is huge and amazing. If you want a
secluded beach, this is THE place. From the entrance
area where cars are parked, you can walk around the
lagoon to reach beautiful, empty beaches all along
the sea. The sand is filled with crabs that run very
quickly away from anyone, and a few interesting
items that the sea brings in (huge tree branches,
containers from ships, etc.). The waves on the sea
are big and powerful, If the waves are not your
preference, it is very easy to just relax along the
placid lagoon water. During the day, when the tide
is low, it is almost possible to walk around the
entire lagoon. If you venture into the lagoon, which
is only a few feet deep, be very careful for
stingrays (I almost stepped on one). The water is
crystal clear, so you'll see anything you don't want
to step on. Along the sand dunes and cliffs is at
least one small "cave" that overlooks the entire
lagoon and out of the hot sun.
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5-Didom
Cave
Didowm Cave is small cave located near ArAr beach
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Dixsam plateau
Dixam is an hour or so driving on the paved road
from Hadibu to reach the Dixsam plateau.
Dixam plateau it is a home to many of Dragon's
Blood Trees as well as many other rare plants and
some of the birds which are exclusive to the island
such as Socotra Bunting (Emberiza
socotrana)
estimated at 1,000 pairs and others
which can only be found on Socotra, and only at higher
elevations. The best and most popular place to view
this tree is on the Dicksam Plateau. Once you be
there, there is miles and miles of these trees, as
well as other amazing sites unique to the island..
Villages on the plateau are few and far between.
Most are very small, and the buildings are made of
stone.
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Dogub cave
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Dojub cave which overlooks a scattering of
traditional villages below. The cave itself is of
interest as there are many stalactites, stalagmites
and pools of water that has seeped through the rock
over time.
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Hadibu.
Hadibo is the capital city of Socotra island and it is
the mine town of Socotra. |
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Hagher Mountain.
it is the highest mountain on the island (above 1000m)
where you can see beautiful landscape with many
different trees.
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Hayf and Zahek Sand
dunes
the colossal bright white sand dune of Hayf and Zahek
villages which have been pushed up against the
mountainside by the seasonal winds of Socotra, if you
feeling especially fit you can climb the dunes, also it
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Hoq Cave.
The way to reach to the cave is only by foot. The cave
itself is 2.5 kilometers long and hold a wealth of
Socotri history. Inside we can find stalactites ,
stalagmites and a rim pool. Ancient writing on the cave
walls and also what appears to be a picture of the an
old trading ship have been preserved over the ages by a
calcite glaze. There is also evidence to suggest that
the cave was used for ritual purposes by the presence of
mysterious 'altera'.
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Mahferhin.
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Marine
protected area of Roush
It is one of the most amazing diving sites on
Socotra Island |
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Matiaf. |
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Momi Plateau. |
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Neet beach. |
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Nojed. |
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Qalancyia
it is the second administrative town on Socotra island
and it is a view kilometers from Hadibu ( the capital
city of Socotra), with a paved road the entire way, is
the village of Qalansiya and the nearby Detwah Lagoon.
Located in the northwest coast of Socotra, the village
is one of the larger ones on the island.
Qalansyiah town is a charming and picturesque fishing
village with its traditional houses and narrow
alleyways.
It has a few stores and a place to eat, but is mainly
just a residential coastal village with access to the
sea and people spending their days fishing and grazing
animals. Just north of the village, beyond large sand
dunes and some cliffs,
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Qaryah lagoon.
Qaria lagoon en – route. Qaria is the largest lagoon on
the island and it is a place for some birds such as,
flamingos, Herons and Greenshank, amongst others. |
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Ras Irsel.
Ras Erssl sand dunes beach. Ras Erssl is a viewpoint
for the meeting point of the Arabian sea and the Indian
Ocean at the end of the Island . |
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Rocab, Fermhen
and Deresmoten.
Its one of the most amazing landscape for trekking and
hiking.
Fermihen itself has large jungle of dragon blood trees,
estimated in more than million trees.
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Scand P.A.
Scand is the most beautiful and interesting area, it has
high density of vegetation, you will get astonished by a
jungle of huge plants, also it has the highest peak in
the island which reaches to 1525m above sea level, also
it has many endemic plants and trees. |
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Shu'ab beach.
Sho'ap is pristine beach setting complete with mangroves,
it is about one hour from, the way to reach there by
boat.
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The Marie
protected area of Dihamri.
Its located in the north eastern coast of Socotra, the
marine protected area of Dihamari is one of the best
diving and snorkeling site and also it is a home to one
of the richest coral reefs of the archipelago. The many
marine animals to be seen whilst swimming and snorkeling
, parrotfish , Moray eelRays, Sea urchins, etc.
in addition the Marine environments of Dehamri are
diversified, and subsequently the living organisms in
them are diversified. There are some kinds of are not
found in Socotra such Acropora Paliferra and Rhincodon
fishes which are rare at world level.
Largely diversified habitat , and biodiversity. It
contains 27% of fish, 20% of coral reefs, of the group
registered among Socotra Island group. |
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The
Natural protected area of Homhil.
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Located over momi highlands northeast of Socotra Island.
Number of plant species present in the reserve is 156,
of them 86 are of endemic kinds There are 7 endemic
kinds in the territory only. 20 kinds are sensitive,
and one kind is threatened with extinction.
Plant environments in the reserve are divided into : 1.
juicy shrubs, 2. semi- ever green plants 3. Herbal
societies.
20 kinds of birds are registered. , 4 of them are
endemic on the island . in addition the area is rich
with animals including reptiles, insects and others.
The protected area is covered with trees of Dragon's
Blood Trees, bottle trees, Frankincense trees and Maryah
trees, as well as with beautiful landscape to the side
of the sea . In addition you can enjoy a breathtaking
panorama view over the ocean.
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Wadi Ayhaft
(Ayhaft Canyon)
Ayhaft Canyon National park is one of the most attractive
and important place of interest. Ayheft is considered as
a natural nursery due to its large abundance of endemic
trees and plants and birds ,There are many big trees
around the wadi. The landscape of the wadi is really
beautiful as well as you'll find large fresh water
pools and there is a possibility to swim in this pools. |
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Wadi Daerhu.
A side-trip during your stay on the plateau is to drive
down, off the plateau to Wadi Daerhu. it is an excellent
place to hike, camp, or take a swim in one of the
amazing swimming holes. The water is crystal clear. |
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Wadi Dieghen. |
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Wadi Difarhu
(Difarhu Canyon).
you can see traditional villages and natural water pools
at the bottom of the canyon , the unusual Desert Rise
Tree clings to many places on the canyon walls. The
vegetation here is lush green and there are many birds
in the Canyon.
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