🇪🇷 Eritrea
Eritrea is one of Africa's oddities: Italian espresso bars, Art Deco Asmara, an Italianate Red Sea port and national coffee ceremonies. Permits restrict movement, but the streets feel frozen and fascinating.
🇪🇷 Eritrea at a glance
Eritrea is one of Africa's oddities: Italian espresso bars, Art Deco Asmara, an Italianate Red Sea port and national coffee ceremonies. Permits restrict movement, but the streets feel frozen and fascinating.
Architecture and history fans willing to navigate tight permits and restrictions.
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When to go to Eritrea
What the season feels like
October–February is cooler and drier across the highlands and Red Sea coast.
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What Eritrea is known for
- Asmara Art Deco cinemas
- Fiat Tagliero building
- Massawa Italianate harbour
- Dahlak Red Sea diving
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