Fishermen take their boat to sea, off Shoab beach, on the Yemeni Island of Socotra. Yemen is hoping its Socotra archipelago will become a dream destination despite the country's nightmarish conflict. The four islands and two rocky islets home to some 50,000 people have remained relatively untouched by the war that has devastated the mainland, with adventurous travellers showing a growing interest in visiting. AFP

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Yemen's island paradise of Socotra a haven for ecotourists – in pictures

Dubbed the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean,' the unique wildlife and sandy beaches attract hundreds of travellers despite the country's civil war

The National

March 23, 2021