Discover Eritrea: Asmara and the Dahlak Islands

This UNESCO-listed capital holds one of the world's best-preserved collections of Italian Art Deco and Modernist architecture from the 1930s.

Over 200 islands scattered across the Red Sea offer pristine coral reefs, pearl-diving history and largely untouched marine life.

Shared with neighbouring Ethiopia, this scorching volcanic basin ranks among the hottest and lowest places on Earth.

A restored Italian-built mountain railway winds dramatically between Asmara and the coast, a rare working colonial-era engineering feat.

October–March offers the most comfortable temperatures across the highlands and coast.

Most visitors need a visa arranged in advance, along with permits for travel outside Asmara.

Yes, Eritrea remains an affordable destination once visa and permit arrangements are in place.

Travel permits are required for most regions outside the capital, so trips are usually arranged through local operators.