Nine hours by road from Sana´a (6½ by air) and founded as a fishing village in 1035, this seaport (pop. 595,000) has an atmospheric old town and souk; the early-20th-century Qu´aiti sultan´s palace (now open to the public as a museum); and several historic fortresses such as the dramatically sited, early-18th-century Al-Ghwayzi. And the scenic nearby coast is a great place to enjoy fresh seafood and quiet, pristine beaches.
Read more in my post 8 of Yemen´s Most Compelling Destinations.
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