i was there in Massawa on a three day visit. we went out on the first day itself to see nothing ... yes , nothing was there... it was very hot climate with the temperature around 42... it is a war torn city.... there is a small beach also... another day we went to Asmara .... thought this one would be a carbon copy of Massawa..... but it was a pleasant surprise to see that city which was entirely different from Massawa... though it was only 3 to 4 hrs journey from Massawa to Asmara the climate change was drastic.... really cool and pleasant climate ....a neat and clean city.... temperature around 15 .... it was a nice time there . our next destination was Asseb ....nothing to say ...it was just like Massawa..

I visited Eritrea and was ready for the worst. I was pleasantly surprised. I had heard it was hard to travel around the county and even a bit dangerous, but I had no problems. Asmara was great, with a lot to see and do. I also got to Keren to see its wonderful market. Massawa was an interesting town, unfortunately it was pretty well devastated in the war.

This was an interesting example of another's culture, I enjoyed the trip and it was a definate vacation from the destination that I was at previously during the trip.

People freindly......city was ok... but alot of shortages food ,water, gas etc. unfortunately we were not permitted to leave Asmara so did not get to see much else......