Socotra Island Tourism (2025-2026): The Complete Guide to Visiting Responsibly Socotra Island tourism has always sounded a little mythical to me. An island off Yemen that people call the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean,” with species you can’t find anywhere else? Dragon’s blood trees that actually bleed red, bottle trees shaped like they came from…
Can You Visit Socotra? Here’s What I Wish I Knew Before I Went Can you visit Socotra? Yes, but not in the way you might imagine. This isn’t the kind of place where you hop online, grab a cheap flight, and go explore on your own. Socotra is a remote island where independent travel isn’t…
How to get to Socotra (2025-2026 Guide) Why Socotra? Why this guide? Some call Socotra Island the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean.” It’s long been an off-the-beaten-path kind of travel destination — the kind only the most intrepid travelers bothered with. But that’s changing. Today, it’s gaining popularity as one of the most unique destinations…
Is Socotra safe? My experience and what you need to know Socotra is one of the most unique and otherworldly places I’ve ever visited and one of the safest to travel in Yemen. With dragon blood trees, turquoise beaches, and almost no crime, it feels far removed from the country’s ongoing conflict. But since Socotra…
16 Incredible Things to Do in Socotra Island (and Why You Should Go) Why Visit Socotra Is everyone talking about Socotra yet? I’ve known about this remote island for decades, but in recent years it’s become one of the must-see places to visit for adventurous travelers — and for good reason. Socotra Island, part of…
