12 Stunning Places Where Golden Desert Sands Meet The Sea
9. Socotra Island, Yemen: Alien Flora at Ocean's Edge
Socotra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, feels like another planet. Its unique desert landscapes, characterized by bizarre endemic flora like the iconic Dragon's Blood Tree and bulbous Bottle Trees, extend towards dramatic coastlines. White sand dunes sometimes pile against rocky outcrops overlooking the deep blue Indian Ocean. While the interior is famed for its alien feel, the coastlines offer their own surreal beauty, where these strange desert plants thrive remarkably close to the salty sea spray, creating an otherworldly meeting of unique desert life and ocean expanse.
