Things to Do in Eritrea

There are 26 attractions in Eritrea. Dahlak Archipelago, red sea islands with vibrant coral reefs, is the most popular.

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All Islands 5 Religious Sites 5 Mountains & Peaks 2 Parks & Reserves 2 Archaeological Sites 2 Monuments & Memorials 1 Stadiums & Sports 1 Volcanoes 1

Dahlak Archipelago

Red Sea islands with vibrant coral reefs

Islands

Adulis

Ancient Red Sea port with archaeological ruins

Archaeological Site

Emba Soira

Eritrea's highest mountain overlooking southern regions

Mountain

Dahlak Kebir

Largest island of Dahlak Archipelago with coral reefs

Island

Great Mosque of Asmara

Asmara mosque with distinctive tall minaret and courtyard

Mosque

Mosque of the Companions

Historic Massawa mosque linked to early Islamic companions

Mosque

Harmil

Islet in the Red Sea off Eritrea's coast

Island

Nora (island)

Small Red Sea island off Eritrea's coast

Island

Alid Volcano

Prominent volcanic cone in Eritrea's Northern Red Sea

Mountain

Church of Our Lady of the Rosary

Colonial-era church in Asmara with Catholic services

Religious Site

Cicero Stadium

Multiuse stadium in Asmara hosting football matches

Stadium

Asmara Synagogue

Historic synagogue reflecting Asmara's Jewish heritage

Synagogue

Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara

Major cathedral in Asmara with notable architecture

Church

Manda-Inakir

Volcanic complex and geothermal fissures in Eritrea

Volcano

Semenawi Bahri National Park

Coastal national park protecting Red Sea marine ecosystems

National Park

Dahlak Marine National Park

Marine national park encompassing Dahlak Islands and coral reefs

National Park

Nakura

Island in Northern Red Sea, Eritrean archipelago

Island

YeFerensay Wetader Metasebīya Hawilt

Coastal wetland reserve supporting migratory birds

Monument

Asmara: A Modernist African City

Capital city noted for extensive Italian modernist architecture.

Historical Site