Dahlak Kebir island

Dahlak Kebir is the largest island in Dahlak archipelago of Eritrea. Like all the islands of Red Sea, coastal landscapes are rather depressing, while the most interesting things can be found under water. That's why almost all tourists visit Dahlak for diving and snorkeling only. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 15.812841, 39.994656

Hotels [edit]

Though Dahlak islands have few villages, hotels are available on the mainland only - in Massawa town. As for now, some resorts are under construction on Dahlak Kebir island.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Asmara international airport (ASM). Then hire a taxi to Massawa town, and next take a ferry to the island of Dahlak Kebir.

When to go [edit]

The islands of Dahlak have great weather all year round, but the sea water is slightly warmer in the summer half of the year.

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