Places to discover

Coast, lagoon and highland.

Socotra brings together striking shorelines, open landscapes and distinctive native trees. The places shown here are examples, not a guarantee of access or a fixed route.

Tidal lagoon, sand flats and coast at Detwah Lagoon, Socotra
Photo: Clemens Schmillen · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Detwah Lagoon

A coastal lagoon and wide tidal flats near Qalansiyah, photographed here at low tide. Ask the agency whether it is part of your confirmed route.

Dragon's blood trees in the Socotra highlands
Photo: Rod Waddington · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0

Dragon’s blood tree country

The island’s famous umbrella-shaped trees grow in upland areas. Their appearance is a reminder to move carefully and avoid damaging fragile habitats.

Tidal lagoon, sand flats and coast at Detwah Lagoon, Socotra
Photo: Clemens Schmillen · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

A route confirmed with you

Road and site conditions can affect a trip. Rashid Socotra Tours will need to confirm the places and sequence in your final itinerary.

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