Eritrea Red Sea FAQs

Still have questions? Maybe these frequently asked questions will answer your question.

What do I need to bring?
Most things that you might need are readily available, although some things maybe more expensive than at home, like film material, sunglasses, sunscreen, certain toiletries.

What should I wear?
For shore holidays beachwear, shorts and T-shirts are acceptable, but inland, especially women, should wear more conservative clothing

Do I need to bring a jacket?
A sweater or jacket is advisable as nights can be quite chilly and cold winds blow along the Red Sea in the winter months of November to March.

When is the best time to go diving?
Diving in the Red Sea is great year round. However, water temperatures decrease considerably between November and March. Water temperatures reach a high of 24 and a low of 20.

When is the best time of year to visit Eritrea?
In terms of climate, the worst time to visit Eritrea is June to August, when the rainfall is at its highest in the highlands and the west, and when the eastern lowlands are sun-baked to within an inch of their geographical existence. The best time is from March to April and September to October.

What is the voltage in Eritrea?
Electricity: 110V and 220V ,50HZ and 60Hz

What about laundry facilities?
If you are staying in a hotel they can arrange to have your laundry sent out. There are few self-serve Laundromats to be found, but there are numerous laundries where they will wash and iron your clothes for you. Short of this you can always do it the old fashioned way- by hand!