Djibouti has started accepting tourists from other countries not so long ago, so this place is not yet crowded and you can enjoy silence and picturesque nature. Grandiose volcanoes, crystal clean lakes and magnificent valleys that look like landscapes from a science fiction movie about Mars – here you will find these and more. People, who enjoy beach rest, will definitely like spacious coast with not many people wandering around; divers will definitely value the beauty of the local underwater life.
Among the most famous places of interest we should definitely underline the market named Le Marshe Central. Here visitors can buy various goods, including large choice of sea food and exotic fruits. The most beautiful and large-scale building of Djibouti is the President Palace that can be seen in the central part of the city. It looks like a building of the colonial period; the square in front of the palace features an amazing view of the central part of the city. Walk along a picturesque pavement and you will reach a port district, where are traditionally moored beautiful snow white yachts.
One more amazing facility, which is located in the center of the city, is the Tropical Aquarium. Here you will find wide selection of underwater creatures. Among popular beaches we should definitely recommend Dorale and Khor Ambado. The last one is considered the most solitude and picturesque one. People resting there can rent a boat and make a ride to surrounding regions, look at the exotic desert-type nature, bays and national parks. Scuba diving fans are advised to visit the Bab-el-Mandeb that is famous for its unforgettable and unique cays. There are also several lakes on the territory of Djibouti. The most famous ones are Lake Assal and Lac Bay that are located among black fields of the solidified magma. This is a truly stunning view.
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