Travel advice: some regions are off-limits. Check your government’s advice for the exact areas before you book.
Eritrea is hard to visit: you need a visa in advance and permits to travel outside Asmara. Those who go find an elegant, safe-feeling capital of Art Deco and modernist buildings and a dramatic road down to the Red Sea.
Did you know? Asmara was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017 for its modernist city centre.
Travel advice: Parts of the country are off-limits under most government travel advice. Check your government’s advice before booking.
Known for
- Asmara’s modernist architecture
- The Asmara to Massawa railway
- Massawa old town
- Dahlak islands
Did you know?
Asmara was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017 for its modernist city centre.
Before you go
- Visas: rules depend on your passport and change often. Check Eritrea’s official immigration website and see our visa guide.
- Health: see a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria. Read our health guide.
- Safety: read your government’s current travel advice for Eritrea.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Eritrea?
Asmara.
What currency does Eritrea use?
Eritrean nakfa.
What languages are spoken in Eritrea?
Tigrinya, Arabic and English are the main working languages.
When is the best time to visit Eritrea?
Oct to Mar.
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