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Socotra (Arabic سقطرى ; Suquṭra) is an island and three islets in the Indian Ocean, an offshore territory of Yemen, near the "horn" of Somalia.

Cities

  • Hadiboh

Other destinations

Culture and History

Due to its remarkable biodiversity, with over a third of the local plant species found nowhere else, Socotra has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With over 40,000 inhabitants, though, it's not just a nature reserve.

Travel to Socotra - Visa Requirements

Yemenia flies once a week from Sanaa and Aden to Socotra Island Airport (IATA: SCT) near Hadiboh.

Tours and Getting around Socotra

There is no public transport, but car rental is available.

Socotra tourist attractions and sightseeing

Itineraries

Socotra city tours

Socotra Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Socotra nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Stay safe

Get out

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