Eritrea is a country that has a universe of natural wonders. It is blessed with long and beautiful seacoast, over 350 islands, high mountains, low land depressions, wild life, hot water springs, forested mountains and hot sandy desert areas. All these diverse natural exquisiteness make it to be an ideal and fascinating tourist destination.
Eritrea’s Red Sea coast stretches for about 1200kms having extraordinary marine life in it including fishes that are only found in it, colorful coral reefs, dolphins, turtles and other species. Offshore to the dazzling and unspoiled beaches, lie 350 islands scattered around its marine coastline adding more charm for beach-lovers and divers.
Besides, the geographical setup of Eritrea also invites visitors. It has high mountains and low land depressions with unique features. Eritrea’s highest mountain is called Embasoira and is 3013m above sea level. On the other end, the lowest inland depression is found on the Denakel Depression, which is 30m below sea level and covered by salt stones. Hot water springs of Mai-Wuuy, which is part of the Great East African Rift valley, is an impressive tourist destination.
The Eastern Escarpments are chain of mountains located in the central part of Eritrea. It enjoys two rainy seasons thus making it evergreen and densely forested region. It is wealthy with its animal and plant species. The newly built road that passes through it makes it convenient for visitors to have a thrilling look.
Lions, Leopards, Ostriches, Monkeys, Elephants, Gazelles, Wild donkies, Birds and others are some of the wild animals that the county is enriched with.
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