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Lying off the Horn of Africa, the beautiful island of Socottra, noted for its ''dragon-blood trees,'' is part of [[Yemen]]. The island has no ports or harbours but fairly safe temporary anchorages can be found on the lee side of the island. Arabic is widly spoken but the ''lingua franca'' is the Sucottran language. In early 2007 it was possible to obtain small amounts of canned goods and a pleantiful supply of fresh goat meat and fresh fish. Appart from the goat meat and fresh fish all supplies have to be imported and are, consequently, relatively expensive. Fuel is occasionally available from a filling station at the entrance to the islands airport, from which there are flights to [[Aden]], Riyan and Sana'a several days a week. The people of Socottra are extremely friendly and curious. They are rightly proud of their island.
Lying off the Horn of Africa, the beautiful island of Socottra, noted for its ''dragon-blood trees,'' is part of [[Yemen]]. The island has no ports or harbours but fairly safe temporary anchorages can be found on the lee side of the island. Arabic is widly spoken but the ''lingua franca'' is the Sucottran language. In early 2007 it was possible to obtain small amounts of canned goods and a pleantiful supply of fresh goat meat and fresh fish. Appart from the goat meat and fresh fish all supplies have to be imported and are, consequently, relatively expensive. Fuel is occasionally available from a filling station at the entrance to the islands airport, from which there are flights to [[Aden]], Riyan and Sana'a several days a week. The people of Socottra are extremely friendly and curious. They are rightly proud of their island.
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World ▶ Indian Ocean ▶ Red Sea ▶ Gulf of Aden ▶ Yemen ▶ Socotra

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Socotra
12°29.072'N, 053°52.646'E Chart icon.png
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Lying off the Horn of Africa, the beautiful island of Socottra, noted for its dragon-blood trees, is part of Yemen. The island has no ports or harbours but fairly safe temporary anchorages can be found on the lee side of the island. Arabic is widly spoken but the lingua franca is the Sucottran language. In early 2007 it was possible to obtain small amounts of canned goods and a pleantiful supply of fresh goat meat and fresh fish. Appart from the goat meat and fresh fish all supplies have to be imported and are, consequently, relatively expensive. Fuel is occasionally available from a filling station at the entrance to the islands airport, from which there are flights to Aden, Riyan and Sana'a several days a week. The people of Socottra are extremely friendly and curious. They are rightly proud of their island.


Charts

See Yemen.

Weather

See Yemen.

Passages

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

See Yemen.

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.


Berthing

Ports

Nil

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Nil

Anchorages

List anchorages including the ones of nearby islands list under "Islands" above. If there is more then 1-3 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). Remove this section if not applicable.

  • [[large Anchorage1]]
  • [[large Anchorage1]]

Amenities

Facilities
Water ?
Electricity ?
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel ?
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs ?
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Yemen.

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