Discovering Socotra's Unique Heritage

Socotra Indian Ocean Socotra may be small, but its past and people leave a big impression.

Socotra, locally known as Saqatri, is a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean.

Situated between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, it lies near major

shipping routes. Visitors come for Socotra is the largest of the six islands in the Socotra archipelago

as it comprises around 95% of the landmass of the archipelago, It lies 380 kilometres

(205 nautical miles) south of the Arabian Peninsula and 232 km (125 nmi) east of the Horn of Africa,

The inhabitants of the island are called Socotrans, and they speak Arabic and Soqotri.

If you look closer, youll find Socotra is home to a high number of unique species that are