Socotra (Socotra)

Socotra (Socotra) - an archipelago of small size, consisting of 4 islands, which are located in the Indian Ocean. Socotra is a unique place on our planet, here everything is unique and unrepeatable!


Although the local climate is characterized as hot, harsh and dry, there is still an incredible amount of amazing flourishing vegetation. By the way, is Socotra, about 250 km from Somalia and approximately 340 from Yemen. Th only cost local beach areas inspiring dimensions that smoothly, just gently move to the limestone plateau with caves and mountains, the height of the latter sometimes reaches 1500 meters


First Socotra (Socotra) is unique in its landscape. Local landscapes sometimes seem some incredible scenery for the film about an extraterrestrial civilization, but, in fact, this beauty is real. I should add that Socotra (Socotra) - one of the most isolated villages of the Earth.

It is the location of the world's miracle is the reason that the lion's share of local plants are endemic, ie can no longer be found anywhere.



Once in this wonderful place, it seems that either you come down scrip, or ended up on another planet. Socotra (Socotra) is geographically isolated from Africa for over approximately 6 million years. This wonderful island is literally full of incredibly rare species as fauna and flora.



As for the name «Socotra», then from Sanskrit it translates as "Island of Happiness". I must say that this title is entirely suited to this island, and confirms this incredible botanical charm that is adjacent to the isolation, silence, and huge, but incredibly cozy beaches.

By the way, this island - a paradise for bird-catcher, because there lives about 140 different species of birds, with 10 of them endemic. Only here you can see the songbirds Sunbird, unique starling, flag, incredible sparrow and many other birds.



If we talk about the population of the island, then the number of it is about 40 000 inhabitants. Generally Socotrans - self-sufficient and cheerful people looking at life with a degree of optimism and kindness, despite the rather difficult living conditions.

It is interesting that the Yemeni government has decided to build a road first only two years ago, and it happened after negotiations with representatives of UNESCO, announced Socotra (Socotra) World Heritage area.



Socotra - peaceful and incredibly quiet enclave in the heart of a troubled world. Having decided to visit this fantastic island, try to forget about the restaurants and beach hotels because Socotra adapted to eco-tourism, as well as the support of the local lifestyle and economy.

This is a nice place actually incredibly beautiful and unique, it is certainly worth a visit! Having been on Socotra (Socotra) once you this event'll remember all my life, and you certainly will want to come back again. Definitely, Socotra (Socotra) - places of our planet, which is one of the most beautiful and unique, a place of world renown.