Things to do & places to visit in Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea

Northern Red Sea Region #2 destination in Eritrea 2023. The average rating score is 3.90 based on 60 traveler reviews, of 14 attractions. Timezone: Africa/Asmara, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 23:09.

Top things to do (13)

• Castles
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Religious Sites
• Historic Walking Areas
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Architectural Buildings
• Scenic Walking Areas
• Taxis & Shuttles
• Islands
• Ancient Ruins
• National Parks
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Historic Sites

Top places to visit (14 attractions)

1. 4.5 Dahlak Archipelago National Park (5 reviews)
   - Don't miss this incredible experience
   National Parks • Islands • Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   is difficult to accept this way of living but than you miss it; we are not used to feel the sound of the nature and not of a smartphone ring, we are not used to live without having a shower but only having a dip in the sea, we are not used to "not" sleep on the shore, to eat without seeing what fill our plate but only the star; surely an experience not for everyone, so be sure you want to miss something when you jump on the boat and be sure of having a good captain, as we had, to cross a often rough sea See more..
   
2. 4.5 Memorial Plaza for Victims of Massawa Battle (4 reviews)
   - Reminds you of struggle and heroism of the soldiers
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   It is a great war memorial that depicts the history of struggle and great courage shown by the people of Eritrea. This memorial is the first one you come across as soon as you cross the bridge to enter the old town. There are three Ethiopian tanks which were meant to destroy the Eritrean forces. The brave Eritrean soldiers captured these tanks and attacked Ethiopian army. In those days, Eritrea had no money to buy such kind of artillery to fight against the enemy. The war memorial is well maintained and self-explanatory. See more..
   
3. 4.0 Ferrovia Coloniale Massawa-Asmara (17 reviews)
   - Massawa
   Taxis & Shuttles
   
   
   What to write about Massawa. Here is the best only fish in Salam restaurant made by Mohamad. Ferrovia need lot of money to return old beauty See more..
   
4. 4.0 Former Imperial Palace (9 reviews)
   - Reminds you of Eritrean struggle and deadly war
   Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Castles
   
   
   The remains of the destructed palace tells you of its heyday before the war. Even today the palace looks to have an amazing architecture. It is unfortunate to see this site. See more..
   
5. 4.0 Covered Bazaar (5 reviews)
   - Best photography place in Eritrea
   Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
   
   
   As an amateur photographer I just loved this square. One cannot miss it: From the Dahlak Hotel cross the bridge and just walk straight! The building with the arches is so picture perfect! And with a super wide angle lens you can take a three arches shot 50 meter ahead of the square. After sunset I experienced a very safe and friendly atmosphere. When you stroll around the neighbourhood around this square in the last light of the day, many people will offer you coffee. Highly recommended! See more..
   
6. 4.0 Adulis (4 reviews)
   - Definitely worth a visit -but take a guide
   Ancient Ruins
   
   
   The ruins are only 5% excavated. However, it has a fascinating history but I recommend you visit the Northern Red Sea Regional Museum in Massawa and ask if one of their archaeologists will act as a guide. I did, and the experience would be mostly wasted without that input. The ruins are about an hour's drive south of town. See more..
   
7. 4.0 St. Mariam Cathedral (2 reviews)
   Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
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8. 3.5 Former Banco d'Italia (7 reviews)
   - Banco
   Architectural Buildings
   
   
   So sad about this beautiful building in Massawa. I hope that one day Massawa will return old beauty. See more..
   
9. 3.5 Shaafi Mosque (2 reviews)
   - So sad
   Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites
   
   
   Very sad about this beautiful Mosque. Massawa desert more to be same town like 50 years ago. I hope so that day will come See more..
   
10. 3.0 Massawa Mosque (2 reviews)
    - Mosque
    Religious Sites
    
    
    This Mosque needs restauración same like all Massawa town. Tourists coming here for one hour and going back. Very sad See more..
    
11. 2.5 Old railway station (3 reviews)
    - Train
    Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings
    So sad because this line from Asmara to Massawa doesn’t working. Eritrean Government doesn’t care about this. See more..
    
12. House of Mammub Mohammed Nahari (0 review)
    Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
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13. Green Island (0 review)
    Spent 2-3 hours Islands
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14. Coral-Block Houses (0 review)
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
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