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Baar Beach
Best time to visit
The best time to come is from November to March, when there is no exhausting heat and humidity. Morning from 7 to 10 is the ideal time for swimming and watching the low tide, which reveals the coral gardens.
Budget tips
Beach entry is free, renting a lounger and umbrella will cost 3-5 dollars. For 2-3 dollars you can buy fresh seafood from local fishermen and ask to have it cooked at a nearby cafe.
Recommended for
Fans of wild beach getaways, Snorkelers and marine life lovers, Budget travelers, Photographers looking for untouched landscapes
Plan your visit
3-4 hours or a full day
About
Quick facts: The beach stretches for 2 kilometers along the Gulf of Aden coast with white sand that resembles Caribbean resorts. The water temperature here stays around 26-30 degrees all year round, and locals call this place the "Somali Maldives."
Highlights: 10 meters from the shore a coral reef begins, where in one hour you can count up to 40 species of tropical fish, from clownfish to blue tangs. Early in the morning local fishermen come here on traditional dhow boats, and you can buy freshly caught tuna right from the deck for a couple of dollars.
Insider tips
- Bring a mask and snorkel: the best corals and fish are visible 15-20 meters from the shore at low tide.
- Come on a weekday; on weekends families from Berbera come here and the beach gets noisy.
- Do not forget sunscreen with SPF 50+: the sun here burns in 15 minutes even through clouds.
- Local vendors offer coconuts for 1 dollar; ask them to cut a green one, it has the coolest juice inside.
Practical info
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