Best family beaches in Eritrea, 2026
10 family beaches in Eritrea that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to family travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Arkiko Beach
Arkiko, Eritrea
Historic coastal village beach near Massawa with strong local identity.
2OBI 7.5+
Assab Bay Beach
Assab, Eritrea
Sheltered bay shoreline around Assab with calm water and strong local beach identity.
3OBI 7.5+
Assab North Beach
Assab, Eritrea
Quiet northern Assab beach sector often missed behind the main city beach.
Emkulu Beach
Massawa, Eritrea
Mainland-side beach near Massawa’s causeway zone with practical local access.
5OBI 7.5+
Gurgusum Assab Beach
Assab, Eritrea
Local sandy beach north of Assab, useful beyond the main port shoreline.
6OBI 7.5+
Gurgusum Beach
Massawa, Eritrea
Best-known mainland beach near Massawa and the easiest Red Sea beach for visitors.
7OBI 7.5+
Hirgigo Bay Beach
Hirgigo, Eritrea
Sheltered bay shoreline near Hirgigo, distinct from the main village beach.
8OBI 7.5+
Hirgigo Beach
Hirgigo, Eritrea
Accessible mainland beach south of Massawa with quieter local-coast appeal.
9OBI 7.5+
Mersa Fatma Bay Beach
Mersa Fatma, Eritrea
Sheltered bay-side beach around Mersa Fatma with calmer Red Sea water.
Ti'o Beach
Ti'o, Eritrea
Main coastal beach for Ti'o and the most recognizable shore in this remote coast.