Want to see one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders? Described as “the most alien-looking place on earth,” the island of Socotra is part of an archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
It’s so isolated that one-third of its plant life is found nowhere else on the planet, resulting in some especially bizarre flora.
Most notable are its dragon’s blood trees, which look like flying saucers sitting atop trunks. The adenium socotranum trees look like elephants’ legs with pink flowers perched on them.
There are also birds like the Socotra grosbeak, Socotra sunbird and the Socotra starling that are found nowhere else.
The island is actually inhabited by about 40,000 residents, and while there are two roads, there is no public transport. Visitors can fly in as the island has its own airport, and vehicles can be rented if required.
It’s so isolated that one-third of its plant life is found nowhere else on the planet, resulting in some especially bizarre flora.
Most notable are its dragon’s blood trees, which look like flying saucers sitting atop trunks. The adenium socotranum trees look like elephants’ legs with pink flowers perched on them.
There are also birds like the Socotra grosbeak, Socotra sunbird and the Socotra starling that are found nowhere else.
The island is actually inhabited by about 40,000 residents, and while there are two roads, there is no public transport. Visitors can fly in as the island has its own airport, and vehicles can be rented if required.
Want to see one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders? Described as “the most alien-looking place on earth,” the island of Socotra is part of an archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
It’s so isolated that one-third of its plant life is found nowhere else on the planet, resulting in some especially bizarre flora.
Most notable are its dragon’s blood trees, which look like flying saucers sitting atop trunks. The adenium socotranum trees look like elephants’ legs with pink flowers perched on them.
There are also birds like the Socotra grosbeak, Socotra sunbird and the Socotra starling that are found nowhere else.
The island is actually inhabited by about 40,000 residents, and while there are two roads, there is no public transport. Visitors can fly in as the island has its own airport, and vehicles can be rented if required.
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