About Eritrea
Eritrea blends Red Sea coastal heritage with extraordinary 20th-century urban planning. Its capital, Asmara, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its intact collection of Italian Futurist and Art Deco architecture.
Asmara & Massawa
Sip espresso in 1930s sidewalk cafes along Asmara’s palm-lined boulevards before winding down through mountain passes to Massawa, a historic coral-stone port bearing Ottoman, Egyptian, and Arab influences.
Dahlak Archipelago
In the Red Sea, the Dahlak Archipelago encompasses more than 350 mostly uninhabited islands, offering untouched coral reefs, sea turtle nesting sanctuaries, and serene turquoise waters.
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