Yemen Holiday Guide
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Yemen’s ancient capital city, Sana’a, is full of remarkable architecture. Bab al-Yemen, the gate leading to the Old City, is one of the most important landmarks.

You can also visit the Great Mosque, one of the oldest in the world, and see the nearby Rock Palace of Yemen, a truly remarkable structure. Pretty Aden, the largest coastal city, has beaches and the best nightlife in Yemen – it's also a centre for bird watching and fishing. Al Hudayda is another coastal town and has fewer tourist facilities than Aden, but is an excellent base to experience the unspoiled coast.

While the coast and the major cities are fascinating in their own right, the Yemeni Highlands have some truly amazing historic towns, built to withstand desert raiders.The truly adventurous should head into the Empty Quarter, where only nomads live – however, you need to be well-prepared and experienced to even think of this. Yemen is not entirely stable at the time of writing, and you should check news reports and your governments' travel advice before venturing into the country.