The Best Time To Visit

Yemen is a country in the Middle East with its capital Sanaa. It is located at the tip of the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, and opens onto the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. The region of the coastal plains of Yemen enjoys a hot, arid or even desert. Seasonal precipitation are particularly abundant. The side of the mountains, rainfall is particularly high between June and September and between March and April. With regard to the Tihama region that lies along the Red Sea, the climate is very hot and humid at the same time, it is highly advisable to go in July or August as the heat is unbearable during this period. The most lenient is between December and February. If you plan to visit the media trays, the climate that prevails there can be described as perfect: the summer is warm while the winter is wet. In the highlands the temperature reaches the extremes days (hot) and night (cold): these areas are not recommended for people suffering from heart problems.

You can make many discoveries when you visit Yemen. Lovers of architecture should not be missed especially to become acquainted with the architectural heritage of the country that unfolds over its towns and villages. The buildings that dot the city you visit are made in different materials. This is the case of earth, stone, straw, mud and brick. We will not fail to note that the characteristics of buildings are closely related to the specific nature and climate. In addition to the external appearance of buildings, it is also interesting to dwell on the decorations that shape the personality of each. It will not miss the different types of doors and windows that compete in beauty and originality. You should know that the reputation of the houses of Yemen is global and many visitors enjoy these buildings, which seem to come straight from another era. Nevertheless, these houses are currently facing a serious problem: it is extremely difficult or impossible to make them more modern. If no solution is found, they will be convicted and will gradually become uninhabitable. They will be in effect supplanted by modern buildings that bloom around the cities. Currently, there is even a serious concern for organizations working to safeguard world heritage which belong to the Yemeni buildings, but also and especially for the Yemenis themselves lose valiant historical riches. Yet the older buildings are major tourist attractions of the country, apart from visiting the modern cities that reflect more of a west side with its modern buildings.

First, it is important to recall the incident that occurred September 17, 2008. An attack was indeed perpetrated at the Embassy of the United States. This should raise the awareness of anyone wanting to make a trip to Yemen. Currently, travel is discouraged in this region and throughout the territory. Nevertheless, it is still possible to make essential trips. In this context, strict protection measures must be taken by working together with local authorities. Before departure, the traveler's safety must be guaranteed.

For those who need to get there, they must know that the movement of any foreign person must necessarily be subject to authorization by the authorities. If the traveler is tempted by rental car, it will certainly not hire one that does not include driver. Regarding the conduct itself, we must know that the streets of Yemen are particularly bad and can be very dangerous when it rains or at night. If you have an accident, you must go to the police station nearest you. In any case, do not forget to purchase insurance before driving or being driven.

Since 1 July 2005, an entry visa to Yemen may be obtained at border posts. It must however be noted that this is an exceptional option. The best would be to obtain a visa from the Embassy of Yemen who is in Paris. In any case, it should be noted that any person in possession of a passport containing an Israeli visa, an entry stamp from Israel or an output buffer of this country can not enter Yemen.