Beaches on Socotra

With no exaggeration we could say that the beaches of Socotra are the most beautiful in the world! They are fascinating, wild and pristine at the same time. Come with us to Socotra and see for yourself.

There are many beautiful beaches on Socotra; all covered by white coral sand which also lies on the seabed. Moving inland, the beaches gradually change into very high dunes, reaching to hundreds of meters in height. Socotra is surrounded by the Arabian Sea, which is a part of the Indian Ocean. The beaches are natural habitat for crabs that build their holes in the sand. The crystal clear water will impress you with its azure and almost turquoise colour.