A tiny slice of a country bordering the Red Sea, Eritrea is one of Africa’s least travelled and most mysterious destinations.

Intrepid travellers that venture to this far-flung pocket of North Africa will find an array of charms - exquisite scenery, an intricate and fascinating tapestry of cultures, superb archaeological sites and some of the best diving and snorkelling in all of Africa.

The capital, Asmara, has fantastic Italian colonial and Art Deco architecture that has earned it UNESCO World Heritage status. Along the coast there are exquisite, deserted beaches and spectacular coral reefs, as well as destination gems such as Massawa, with its evocative old town and Ottoman architecture.

The waters around the Dahlak archipelago conceal a paradise of coral reefs and phenomenal marine life.