WADI DIRHUR CANYON

The water that cuts through the limestone gorge in Wadi Dirhur is clear and pools in several spots that are popular swimming holes. Upstream, deeper into the canyon there are beautiful narrows and a few smaller pools, while downstream there is a larger pool just off the road. The wash is lined with palm trees, and the canyon rim lined with the alien-looking dragon blood trees, which sets the scene for an eerie, yet peaceful afternoon under the sun. Socotra is home to a fascinating assemblage of plants and animals and to a unique cultural heritage.