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Socotra Information The comprehensive guide of information about the Islands of Socotra for all interests. Read more about the the archipelago has to offer.

About Socotra
Socotra History
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Socotra Nature
Socotra Marinelife
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Travelling to SocotraAll the tips and information you need for your Socotra Islands vacation. From a packing list to finding the best time of the year for your Socotra Islands trip, everything you need to know before embarking on your voyage can be found here.
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Visitor OptionsThere are plenty of activities in the Socotra for all interests. Visitors can practice adventure sports such as snorkeling and diving, or simply enjoy tranquil strolls through the islands. A variety of different people are traveling to the Socotra! Include all-budget options for groups, families or couples.
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The Socotra Archipelago is renowned as an iconic tourist destination – and with good reason. It features some of the world’s most unique and endemic wildlife species, wonderful beaches that continually rank among the world’s best. This living laboratory will offer its visitors a spectacle to be admired, a daily story that will turn this journey into a story to forever be told.

A trip to Socotra Islands will be the journey of your lifetime. The archipelago is blessed with pleasant weather all year round, so there is no “best” time to visit the precious islands. However, you may consider factors such as high season vs. low season and the climate, and some other factors, best explained in our when to go to the Socotra Islands article.

Where are the Socotra Islands?

The Archipelago is a group of 4 islands, Abdul Kuri, Samha, and Darsa and rock outcrop of Suil, that cover an area of over 4,600 square miles. Its closest point to the mainland is off 600 miles from the West coast of Yemen.

Map of Socotra

What can I do in Socotra?

The Socotra Islands offers everyone the possibility to enjoy a great variety of activities for all ages, interests, and fitness, ranging from the contemplative to the adventurous, and knowing that in everything you do you will experience the best of the wildlife and nature.