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The Massawa Islands include the two islands of Taulud and Massawa as well as another main island, which houses several residential buildings. These islands are popular tourists attractions in Eritrea, the uniquely designed buildings being the focus of all attractions. The buildings either belong to the Ottoman style architecture or the coral block buildings. Significantly, coral used to be a major material for building houses.
Besides this, there are several covered markets in the Massawa islands where you can hang around to pick on souvenirs and daily needs. The island houses enough hotels to serve the demand of visitors. The recommended hotels in Massawa include such names as the Central Hotel, the Luna Hotel, the Red Sea Hotel and the most luxurious of them all, the Dahlak Hotel. The Saint Mary's Church in Massawa is among the best in the Massawa Island proper is a beautiful church, which is visited by hundreds of worshippers and visitors.
Transportation in Massawa is most comfortable through cars or Toyota vans. Cabs are more expensive but the rates are negotiable. In the Taulud Islands, the New Public library, a spectacular building is a landmark building. The collection of books in the library is a treasure and pride of the Massawa Island.
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