Dahlak Kebir Island
Eritrea, Red Sea, Dahlak archipelago.
Description:
Dakhlak-Kebir Island is part of the Dakhlak archipelago. It is the largest and most inhabited island of the archipelago. About 2,500 thousand people live here, most of whom work in the national economy, fishing and needlework. Another part of the population works for the local tourist complex.
Dakhlak Kebir attracts tourists with its golden beaches, azure water and the richest marine flora and fauna. The atmosphere of the island is complemented by many ruins and buildings, whose history began and ended in the pre-Islamic period of the country.
There are many species of birds on the island, among which flamingos are of greatest interest.
The name of the island is translated from Arabic as “Gate to Hell”.