Product Description

This is a new edition of the essential guide for independent travellers to this unusual and remarkable African country. In addition to the charms of Asmara - with its broad avenues, markets and Roman Catholic cathedral - the interior, rich in historical remains, is well worth visiting and is covered comprehensively. The main port, Massawa, is a natural gateway to the 350 islands in the Red Sea that offer superb diving, and this guide provides all the necessary information.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #120150 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
'Packed with everything the visitor needs to know.' --Mail on Sunday

'Comprehensive... contains a wealth of pratical information.' --Traveller Magazine

'More than archaeological sites, mountains or corralline seascapes, it is Eritreans who take pride of place in this comprehensive guide.' --Eritrea Profile

About the Author
Edward Denison originally visited the country as a student of architecture.

Customer Reviews

Eritrea visit - April 2008
I visited Eritrea for 10days, and the Bradt Guide has been invaluable to gain knowledge and understanding of the fascinating culture of this country and its people. Moreover the author has done a wonderful job in depicting the warmth and hospitality of the people of Eritrea and I was lucky enough to experience it myself.

I will certainly consider buying Bradt guides from now now. The Eritrea guide provided me with information on the country that goes in much more depth then "places to visit", "where to stay" and "where to eat" etc. A valuable read that goes beyond a touristic necessity.

I hope to return to Eritrea soon and I will certainly bring my trusted Bradt guide with me wherever I will go.

The best there is
Dear sirs,

Nearly every year we travel to Eritrea. We have many friends there. We used the former edition of the Bradt guide. I think it is about the best guide I have ever seen. For Eritrea it is probably the only guide. At least the only serious one. So nothing but compliments.

The only criticism we have, is about the quality of one specific hotel. It is not as good as it was under the rule of the former owner. But I understand that the author cannot control all changes.

Albert Laterveer (Holland)