Bordering the Red Sea, this East African nation offers a wealth of scenery and culture. Church ruins, ancient cave paintings and tropical beaches make it a compelling place to visit. The Historic Perimeter of Asmara boasts the highest concentration of Modernist architecture anywhere in the world. This unique site in the capital is filled with public buildings, villas and mansions with styles ranging from Art Deco to Futuristic and Rationalist. The outskirts of Asmara offer scenic routes for hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking, while the coast and nearby islands offer pristine beaches and coral reefs to explore. A selection of hotels can be found in Asmara – by far the most common base for stays in Eritrea.