Made up of enormous sand dunes, craggy mountains, beautiful beaches and unique wildlife, the Yemeni island of Socotra is often referred to as the “Galapagos of the Indian Ocean.” Long a coveted ...

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In November 2012, IUCN conducted a mission in follow up to the property’s inscription on the World Heritage List in 2008 (Decision 32 COM 8B.5), and assessed the progress achieved by the State Party ...

One hundred and fifty miles off the Horn of Africa lies a tiny archipelago of islands known as Socotra. Because of its extreme isolation from other land masses, Socotra has very unique plant life, a ...

Socotra Island is one of the most unique and isolated places on Earth. Known for its extraordinary landscapes, distinctive culture, and unparalleled biodiversity, it is a place unlike any other.

Discover why Socotra, Yemen’s hidden island gem, should be on your bucket list — 7 days of surreal landscapes and untouched ...

A Soviet-era tank rusts on the northern coast of the Yemeni island of Ghubbah - Copyright AFP Peter MARTELL A Soviet-era tank rusts on the northern coast of the ...