Socotra is one of the most isolated landforms on Earth of continental origin (i.e. not of volcanic origin). The archipelago was once part of the supercontinent of Gondwana.

3 days ago · Socotra, island in the Indian Ocean about 210 miles (340 km) southeast of Yemen, to which it belongs. The largest of several islands extending eastward from the Horn of Africa, …

6 days ago · Around 600 foreigners have been stranded on Socotra as clashes on mainland Yemen halted flights, turning the nature sanctuary and tourist spot into a geopolitical trap.

Jan 5, 2026 · About 400 tourists are stuck on the Yemeni island of Socotra after flights were grounded because of clashes on the mainland between government troops backed by Saudi …

Sep 6, 2025 · Socotra (Arabic: سقطرى ; Suquṭra) is an archipelago consisting mainly of four main islands and two smaller rocky islets in the Indian Ocean, an offshore territory of Yemen, near …

Apr 1, 2025 · Socotra is an isolated island that has always been safe and attracted visitors, despite belonging to war-torn Yemen. Home to around 60,000 people, Socotra is also rich in …

Socotra is globally important for biodiversity conservation because of its exceptionally rich and distinct flora and fauna. It is home to 825 plant species of which 308 (37%) are endemic. …

Oct 7, 2025 · Discover the ultimate travel guide to Socotra Island, Yemen's hidden gem. Explore breathtaking landscapes and unique flora and fauna.

Socotra’s Deputy Governor for Culture and Tourism, Yahya bin Afrar, told news agency AFP there were “more than 400 foreign tourists." The island features dragon blood trees, abundant ...

Jan 5, 2026 · More than 400 foreign tourists are stranded on Yemen’s Socotra island after flights have been suspended amid renewed clashes on the mainland, prompting appeals to …