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There are very strong currents in some of the best snorkelling spots around the Dahlak islands- several knots - so be careful, and perhaps trail a rope with a safety bouy to hold on to after the boat when snorkelling.
I noticed that a couple of souvenir shops on the main street in Asmara (in 2000) had sea turtle shells and leopard skins for sale. Both items are illegal sales objects according to the CITES treaty. Two of the skins that I saw were of very young, small leopards. Point 1) As they are endangered species, do not buy them, and object to their sales when you see such things.Point 2) Trying to bring them across borders may land you in trouble for smuggling illegal goods - also in your home country.
North of Massawa are some nice beaches and good swimming. Extremely hot, it can be, but that's why you want to cool off in the sea, no?This area has seen some fighting in the past (Ethiopia-Eritrea in the '80es), and I was advised there were still landmines and unexploded ordinance in the sand further inland from the road. So stay on the beach, and do not stray inlands beyond the vicinity of the hotels/restaurants and the road.
Eritrea is a malaria effected area. Anywhere below 2000 meters ASL has a potential for malaria infection. Asmara is at an elevation of 2300 meters ASL. Eritrea and Ethiopia have been at war for several years, and the residual of the conflict is many unexploded ordnance items and landmines. This contamination is mostly localized to several areas, and the border region.
The official exchange rate is 13.4 to 1US!Don't change money at the airport - blackmarket rate is 23/4 to 1US. I was lucky someone told me on the plane.
do not film or take pictures of the army or of the soldiers houses...you may have big problems!
InterContinental Asmara Asmara
3 Reviews and 11 Opinions Arrived at the hotel after a late night flight from Frankfurt. Staff was always pleasant especially...
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