Eritrea : The Bradt Travel Guide

by Denison, Edward; Paice, Edward

• ISBN13: 9781841621715
• ISBN10: 1841621714
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-01
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

A new edition of the essential guide for independent travellers to this unusual and remarkable African country, which is emerging from its war-torn past to welcome tourists. In addition to the charms of Asmara - with its broad avenues, markets and Roman Catholic cathedral - the interior, rich in historical remains, is well worth visiting and is covered comprehensively. The main port, Massawa, is a natural gateway to the 350 islands in the Red Sea that offer superb diving, and this guide provides all the necessary information.

Author Biography

Edward Denison originally visited the country as a student of architecture.

Edward Paice is a full-time author with interests in history, natural history and Africa.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. III
Introduction	p. VII
General Information	p. 1
Background Information	p. 3
Geography and climate	p. 3
History	p. 5
Government and politics	p. 34
Economy	p. 35
People	p. 36
Language	p. 37
Religion	p. 37
Cultural etiquette	p. 37
Vernacular architecture	p. 39
Practical Information	p. 43
When to visit	p. 43
Suggested itineraries	p. 43
Tourist information and services	p. 45
Red tape	p. 45
Eritrean embassies and consulates overseas	p. 47
Getting there and away	p. 49
Health	p. 50
Safety	p. 59
What to take	p. 62
Money	p. 63
Budgeting	p. 64
Getting around	p. 66
Accommodation	p. 67
Eating and drinking	p. 68
Public holidays	p. 70
Shopping	p. 70
Arts and entertainment	p. 71
Media and communications	p. 74
Electricity	p. 75
Business	p. 75
Giving something back	p. 75
The Guide	p. 77
Asmara	p. 79
History	p. 79
Getting there	p. 87
Getting around	p. 88
Where to stay	p. 89
Where to eat	p. 95
Nightlife	p. 99
Shopping	p. 100
Other practicalities	p. 101
What to see: Asmara walks	p. 102
What to see: other places of interest	p. 121
Asmara to Massawa	p. 123
When to visit	p. 123
The route from Asmara to Massawa	p. 123
Massawa	p. 128
Massawa Island	p. 144
The Islands	p. 155
Geography	p. 155
Getting there and around	p. 159
The inner islands	p. 159
What to see	p. 160
Business	p. 163
Through Dankalia: Massawa to Assab	p. 167
When to visit	p. 170
Getting there	p. 170
What to take	p. 171
Getting around	p. 172
Assab and the South Coast	p. 181
History	p. 181
Getting there	p. 183
Getting around	p. 183
Where to stay	p. 183
Where to eat	p. 184
Shopping	p. 186
Other practicalities	p. 186
What to see	p. 186
Asmara to Keren and Nakfa	p. 187
Keren	p. 187
Keren to Afabet and Nakfa	p. 199
Afabet	p. 202
Nakfa and environs	p. 203
The Western Lowlands	p. 207
Getting there	p. 207
Agordat	p. 208
Barentu	p. 211
South of Barentu	p. 213
Tessenei	p. 215
The Southern Highlands	p. 219
Getting there: Asmara to Senafe	p. 219
Decemhare	p. 220
Beyond Decemhare	p. 222
Adi Keih	p. 223
Senafe	p. 226
Getting there: Asmara to Ghundet	p. 228
Mendefera	p. 228
Adi Qala	p. 231
Language	p. 233
Further Reading	p. 239
Index	p. 245
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