Eritrea Travel Guide 🇪🇷
Complete travel guide to Eritrea — Asmara, Red Sea coast, Dahlak Archipelago, historic railways & Italian-era architecture
🌤 Live Weather — Asmara
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Asmara
🌍 Regions Central Highlands · Red Sea Coast · Lowlands
💱 Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
🗣 Language Tigrinya, Arabic, English
⏱ Time Zone GMT +3
🔌 Plug Type Type C · L — 230V
Asmara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its modernist architecture.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa required Passport valid 6+ months Travel permits needed- Visa must be obtained before arrival
- Travel permits required outside Asmara
- Travel insurance recommended
Entry rules are strict — confirm with embassy before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Oct–Apr Best weather in highlands
☀️ May–Sep Very hot on coast
🏛 Asmara Pleasant year-round
🏝 Dahlak Islands Best in winter months
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $35–50 / ₹2,900–₹4,100
- 🏨 Mid-range — $70–100 / ₹6,000–₹8,300
- 🚂 Guided trips — $140+ / ₹11,500+
Independent travel is limited — plan permits in advance.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Asmara Massawa Dahlak Archipelago Keren Asmara–Massawa Railway Red Sea Coast🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Limited domestic transport
- Shared taxis in cities
- Historic railway for tourism
- Permits required for road travel
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Provider — EriTel
- Limited mobile data
- Internet slow & restricted
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash-only economy
- Foreign cards not accepted
- ATMs extremely limited
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Zigni (spicy stew)
- Injera-style breads
- Italian-influenced dishes
- Strong coffee culture
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe in cities
- Strict photography rules
- Follow permit & checkpoint rules
Respect local laws and travel restrictions.
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive in Asmara
- Day 2 — Art Deco & cafes tour
- Day 3 — Massawa coastal visit
- Day 4 — Dahlak Islands excursion
- Day 5 — Markets & departure
❓ FAQs
Is Eritrea safe for tourists?
Yes, generally safe, but travel is strictly regulated.
Is English spoken?
Yes, English is commonly understood in cities.
Do I need cash?
Yes. Eritrea is largely cash-only.
What is Eritrea best known for?
Asmara’s architecture, Red Sea islands, and Italian heritage.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 113
🚑 Ambulance 114
🔥 Fire 116
🩺 Tourist Help Local Authorities