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Holidays Eritrea  -  Travel information Eritrea.

Former Eritrea Autonomous Region in Ethiopia.

Regions in Eritrea: Central [ Maekel ], Anseba, Southern Red Sea [ Debubawi-Keih-Bahri ], Northern Red Sea [ Semienawi-Keih-Bahri ], Southern [ Debub ] and Gash-Barka.

Provinces in Eritrea : Akele Guzay, Barka, Denkel, Hamasen, Sahil, Semhar, Senhit, and Seraye

Bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the east. The northeast of the country has an extensive coastline with the Red Sea.

Capital City of Eritrea: Asmara - formerly Asmera


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Hotels in Eritrea

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

 

 Intercontinental Hotel Asmara

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

  -  Create your perfect trip  -  Flight, Hotel and Car

 Adventures Abroad
 Bicycle Africa
The Eritrea 3 Seasons, 3 Millennia and 3km Vertical program derives its name for the diversity of the itinerary:  Between the cool highland temperatures, the harvest season in the agricultural area and the perpetual summer conditions of the plains along the Red Sea, there are at least three seasons to enjoy. The recorded history of the area dates back to the Queen of Sheba and settlements of the Axumite Kingdom. The people of Eritrea we meet, including Tigrinya, Kunama, Nara, Bilen, Tigre and Hadareb, have long, rich and elegant tradition and culture. The great news is 3000 vertical meters is mostly a descent to the Red Sea (and you can take a bus or cycle back up!) Other parts of the trip are hilly as well so participants must be prepared to cycle up hill. Among the other joys of the trip are the fresh fruit juice in Asmara, the spectacular mountain scenery, the wonderful friendliness of the Eritrean people and a great cuisine.



 Enthusiast Holidays = Transeurope Limited
Market leader in the operation of tours for steam railway enthusiasts, especially dedicated photographers and video/film-makers, and those who want also to see a little of the culture of the countries they visit.

Travel Guides Eritrea / Related Books

Eritrea  -  Edward Denison 
The third edition of this Bradt guide to Eritrea includes new maps, town plans and hotel listings. The first guide was published in 1994 and in the ensuing years the country has emerged from its war-torn past into a desirable destination. This volume contains information and personal recommendations on a host of attractions, including the capital, Asmara, prime diving sites of the Red Sea and natural history havens. Paperback 223 pages (June 2002); Publisher: BRADT Travel Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1841620572
Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti - Lonely Planet Country Guide 
Frances Linzee Gordon
This guide explores the region's national parks, historical sites, tribal villages, modern cities and old monasteries. It contains practical advice for independent travellers, covering getting around and where to stay. It also offers details of the region's tribes and languages.
Paperback 496 pages (November 2000); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 086442292X

Transport / How do I travel to Eritrea

 Asmara Airport [ ASM ]  -  6 km from City of Asmara
 Massawa International Airport

  Opodo  -   
Flight tickets Eritrea.

 
Book cheap flights to Eritrea at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

 Eritraen Airlines

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights   -  Flights Eritrea / Price comparison possible

 Railways  -  see Eritrean Raylway / Ropeway

 Maps International  -  Maps of Eritrea  
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Map Eritrea [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]


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 Travel Insurance

 Ministry of Tourism Eritrea

 Government Eritrea  -  Hagere Ertra

 Asmara  -  Capital City of Eritrea  -  located near the Red Sea port of Massawa
Perched on a plateau in the highlands. Surrounding it are breathtaking views of towering mountains and dramatic ravines where tiny villages nestle in the folds.Fossil evidence reveals that the Rift Valley, which cleaves through Africa from the Red Sea, was the crucible of humanity. Early indigenous groups have lived in the Red Sea region since time immemorial. Over the millennia other races migrated by Sea and land and intermingled with the original inhabitants. Today there are nine ethnic groups whose history is rooted in a rich and ancient past.
 Asmera.nl *****
A virtual trip to Asmara and Eritrea for those who were born in Eritrea and now live in the Diaspora, for the visitors of Eritrea, for those who stay behind, and those who are just interested.

 Central Region of Eritrea / Maekel
Districts in the central Region : Berikh, Ghala-Nefhi, Semienawi Mibraq, Serejaka, Debubawi Mibraq, Semienawi Mi'erab, and Debubawi Mi'erab.
 Anseba Region  -  capital city is Keren
Districts in the Anseba region : Adi Tekelezan, Asmat, Elabered, Geleb, Hagaz, Halhal, Habero, Keren City, Kerkebet, and Sel'a.
 Southern Red Sea / Debubawi-Keih-Bahri
Districts in the Southern Red Sea Region : Are'eta, Central Dankalia, Southern Dankalia, and Assab.
 Northern Red Sea Region / Semienawi-Keih-Bahri  -  capital city is Massawa
Districts in the Northern Red Sea Region : Afabet, Dahlak, Ghel'alo, Foro, Ghinda, Karura, Massawa, Nakfa, and She'eb.
 Southern Region of Eritrea / Debub
Districts in the Southern region : Adi Keyh, Adi Quala, Areza, Debarwa, Dekemhare, Mai Ayni, Mai Mne, Mendefera, Segeneiti, Senafe, and Tserona.
 Gash-Barka Region / Agordat
Districts in Gash-Barka Region : Agordat, Barentu, Dghe, Forto, Gogne, Haykota, Logo-Anseba, Mensura, Mogolo, Molki, Guluj, Shambuko, Tesseney, and La'elay Gash.

 Keren  -  capital city Anseba Region and second largest city in Eritrea
Located north west of Asmara.
 Massawa  -  port on the Red Sea coast of Eritrea
Massawa is home to a naval base, large dhow docks, the Massawa International Airport and a railway line to Asmara. Ferries sail to the Dahlak Islands and nearby Green Island.
Important role for many centuries. Colonised by many : Egypt, the Ottoman Empire, Italy, Britain and finally Ethiopia until 1991. Until 1900 capital of the Italian colony of Eritrea until this was moved to Asmara.
 Nacfa / Nakfa  -  major town in the Sahel region of Eritrea, northern Eritrea

 Aksum  -  Ethiopia's ancient monuments
 Dahlak Archipelago / Dahlak Islands
More than 200 of Eritrea's islands belong to the Dahlak archipelago which forms the natural gateway to the modern port of Massawa and the ancient one of Adulis.
 Gareda Valley
The dramatic Gareda Valley lies to the south of Kohaito
 Green Island

 University of Asmara 

Cuisine  -  Eritrean Foods / Recipes

Taste of Eritrea: Recipes from One of East Africa's Most Interesting Little Countries 
Olivia Warren
Eritrea, a beautiful, small country in north-east Africa, won its independence from Ethiopia in 1991. Influenced by many occupying and neighbouring cultures, Eritrea's cuisine includes fruits and vegetables brought by the Italians, chili peppers from the Turks, European style beer from the British, a traditional bean stew from the Egyptians, and many staples from Ethiopian cuisine. Here are over 100 easy-to-follow recipes that will allow home chefs to bring a real 'taste of Eritrea' to their tables. The author's informative and insightful introduction, which covers aspects of Eritrean history, culture and traditions, also offers the reader a fascinating look at this lovely country.
Hardcover 139 pages (December 1, 1999); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc.; Language: English; ISBN: 0781807646 
 Eritrean recipes
Usual diet consists of "Taita" or "enjera", a type of bread or pancake eaten with a meat or legume sauce or stew walled "Tsebhi" or "zigni." Taita is made mostly from cereal called "Taff"; however a mixture of cereals can be used to make taita. Legumes are an important part of the diet and are largely prepared in the form of stew or wot. Stew usually is very spicy and contains a variety of condiments, including onions, garlic, berbere (hot chili powder with other spices, cardamom, white and black cumin, basil, ginger, etc.).
Fruits and vegetables are not commonly eaten, except in some of the larger towns and during the period of religious fasting...

History of Eritrea

Independence: 27 May 1993 from Ethiopia; formerly the Eritrea Autonomous Region

Eritrea had been ruled by many powers before it was colonised by the Italians in 1885. The Italians remained in power until they were defeated by Allied Forces in World War II (1941), and Eritrea became a British protectorate.

 Eritrea's History - Wikipedia

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Music of Eritrea
Eritrea is an East African country. Its cultural heritage is closely linked to its neighbor, Ethiopia, of it was recently a province.

 Culture_of_Eritrea
The culture of Eritrea is influenced by its climate in the sahel region of Africa and historic links with Ethiopia, Sudan, Arabia and Italy.

 Literature of Eritrea

Web Portal / Eritrean Search Engine / Directory

 Asmarino.com  -  news from Eritrea
 Ddehai  -  Eritrea Online  -  Eritrean News
 Eritrea  -  Eric Lafforgue has a couple of pages devoted to Eritrea
 Ertra.com  -  Eritrean Portal
 Shabait.com  -  Ministry of Information Eritrea
 Shaebia  -  news
 Warsai Soccer Team  -  Eritrea info
The claim that Eritrea offers three seasons in two hours is not an idle boast. In the two hours it takes to drive from the coast into the highlands, you leave behind pristine and remote beaches basking in the tropical sun. As you rise from the sea level, you pass the lush forests of the plains and hills, and the fertile fields of Eritrea's bread basket. At 2,000 meters you reach the cool mountain highlands, pleasant at any time of the year.At the coast you can savour the exotic tastes of Massawa, the main seaport, steeped in trading history. Instead of lazily basking in the sun, you can take a camel trek or an exhilarating drive through the desert sands in a four-wheel drive.

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