Staple foods include kitcha, a thin bread made from wheat and injera, a spongy pancake. Local specialities are often very spicy. Drinkdrunk black with a lot of sugar. In market places a certain amount of bargaining is expected, but prices at shops in towns are usually fixed. Good facilities on the coast with pleasant water temperatures.
Diving is excellent.
Trekking, mountain climbing and fishing can be arranged. Mid Feb '98 Fenkil, a remenbrance of the last days war was fought to liberate the city of Massawa. May 24 Liberation Day, countrywide celebrations. Early Aug Eritrean Festival- exhibitions, musical shows and dances, a cultural event that lasts about 10 days. Casual wear is suitable for most places.