Village Mer Rouge

Djibouti


This welcoming establishment about 2km west of the centre features five rustically cosy bungalows on the beach as well as 10 'hill bungalows' with air-con and private facilities, six of which come with breathtaking sea views. Expect some water shortages, though. The open-air restaurant serves up toothsome local dishes with an emphasis on seafood (menus DFr3000).


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Nearby Djibouti attractions

1. Cimetière Marin

0.47 MILES

The eerily quiet Cimetière Marin (Marine Cemetery), on the western outskirts of town, contains the graves of French soldiers who died from fever on their…

2. Governor’s House

1.69 MILES

Obock is where French colonialism all began. In 1862, the Afar sultans of Obock sold their land to the French, and construction of the town began. But it…

3. Ras Bir Lighthouse

6.53 MILES

About 6km east of the centre, this well-kept lighthouse is worth a gander. It’s completely isolated, and there’s an eerie atmosphere.

4. Plateau du Serpent & Îlot du Héron

25.53 MILES

These adjoining neighbourhoods north of the centre are residential areas where you’ll find many of the foreign embassies and residences, as well as lavish…

5. Cathedral

26.01 MILES

The cathedral has been recently restored and is one of the most eye-catching buildings along Blvd de la République.

7. L’Escale

26.21 MILES

In the early evening, the walk along the causeway northwest of the centre makes a very pleasant stroll. The Moorish-inspired presidential palace (not open…

8. European Quarter

26.54 MILES

The focal point of the European Quarter is Place du 27 Juin 1977 (Place Ménélik). With its whitewashed houses and Moorish arcades, this vast square is a…