Massawa tours give you ample scope to explore all the beautiful tourist attractions in the city. Massawa is a charming port city in Eritrea in East Africa. The country of Eritrea lies on the coast of Red Sea and located between Sudan and Djibouti. Massawa comprises of two islands and mainland which are well connected by highways. It is also noted as an important port city off the coast. The islands and beaches are some of the main attractions which can be visited during Massawa tours.
The city was once regarded as the headquarters of the Ethiopian navy but nowadays, it has gained enough importance of being a major port city of Eritrea. Massawa is the largest natural deep water port on the Red Sea which has easy access to the rest of the world. Location of the port has helped a lot in the development of the trade and industries of the city.
The transportation in Massawa is advanced and largely depends upon the road network in the city. Massawa is well linked by road from Asmara, another important city in Eritrea, via the Asmara-Massawa highway. There are regular bus services available between these two cities. Buses leave from the bus stations at Asmara and Massawa. If you are going for Massawa tours, you must avail these convenient modes of transport for moving around the places of tourist attraction.
The city of Massawa is an important base for going to various excursions from the city. Visiting Dahlak Islands is more convenient from Massawa, where tourists can experience various adventurous activities like scuba diving, swimming, snorkeling and wind surfing. Sheikh Said Island is another important spot located near Massawa which is an ideal place for enjoying a day out or picnic.
Gurgusum Beach lies to the north of Massawa which is again an ideal destination for back packers and adventure lovers. They can opt for swimming, sailing, scuba diving and snorkeling or just enjoy sunbathe lying on the beach.
The city also boasts of plenty of hotels and restaurants for the tourists. Hotels are available at affordable prices. The restaurants are the good places to sit and relax and savor the cheap meals, pasta's, steaks, grilled fish and salads.
|