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janiebaxter Says: Massawa is made up of 2 islands Massawa and Taulud, plus the mainland which is mostly residential. Massawa Island is the best place to walk around and see interesting and charming architecture.In the side streets opposite the harbour you will find a 17th century coral block...
hunwagner Says: Once you leave the main waterfront and the main street, you will find lots of sadly dilapidated buildings that would deserve to be rescued. Still, it is fascinating to do some exploring, and you come across unexpected gems like these traditional wooden balconies every now...
The main street in the old town
hunwagner Says: This is the main throughfare on Massawa Island. It is quite lively with lots of stores and bars/restaurants, and the old buildings here are in better condition than in much of the old town.
hunwagner Says: The old port on Massawa Island is still busy with cargo traffic. It is also lined with old houses that have been restored to a decent condition. This is likely to be the first thing you see as you approach Massawa Island.
hunwagner Says: Talaud Island has little of interest apart from its hotels, but you will have to pass through it anyway. This war monument welcoming you as you cross the causeway from the mainland is about the most interesting thing I saw on Talaud.
chrisbilal Says: This was a very lavish hotel (by Eritrean standards). It was the best one in the city and quite affordable by european standards. The rooms were clean and although not modern, were pleasant. Hotel is near the water with some good views. The last news I heard was that the...
hunwagner Says: Unfortunately, Massawa offers some of the worst accomodation in Eritrea - and for the highest prices!"Hotels" on Massawa Island itself are very, very run-down, noisy and dirty brothels.Better ones are found on Talaud Island, but they are overpriced even for fan rooms.And...
Mohammed's Fish house: Not much selection, but what a catch!
chrisbilal Says: The restraunt was small and unassuming. Inside two men were cooking fish inside an inset oven, almost like an Indian Tandoor.Selection? Your choice was big fish or little fish . . but wow - this place was amazing. What's to say?
alayola Says: Ok how do I get this started, I eat in a few diferent places, food is overall pretty good here, in one restaurant I had what was descrived as a traditional burger, I didn't know burgers were tradiotional here, lol, anyways the meat was more then likely camel meat, just...
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The only way to Massawa is by road.
Buses leave Asmara's bus termina about hourly, or you can take a shared taxi if you are in a hurry. The trip takes about three hours through stunning landscapes.
Buses between Asmara and Assab in Dankalia also stop in Massawa, though if you want to get on towards Assab, you may find them full here.
The railway line from Asmara has now been put to service again, but unfortunately there is no regular transport along it.
Updated Apr 1, 2005
mirko77 Says: In 1887 the invading Italian army was defeated at Dogali. A monument was built here after Eritrea was conquered.The monument is quite nice and well kept and a caretaker has a guest book with some information regarding the battle.
mirko77 Says: You can get to Asmara by the old road that goes through Dogali, Ghinda, Dongollo and arrives in Asmara after three hours of zigzagging its way up the high plateau
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Massawa was known as The Peal of The Red Sea, a once beautiful City. It was dessimated by Ethiopia during the war but rebuilding has started, and much is being done to preserve the style of the...
A poor city with a lot of heart and much to offer
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