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'''Qalansiya''' (Arabic: قلنسية), | '''Qalansiya''' (Arabic: قلنسية), also spent as '''Qalansiyah''' or '''Qulensya''', is a resort town in the [[Socotra|Socotra Special Administrative Region]] of [[Yemen]]. Located on the northwest coast of Socotra, it is connected to the historic Gulf of Aden, and boasts a large number of beaches, wilderness areas and other scenic spots. It is the second-most populated settlement in Socotra, with only the capital [[Hadibu]] having more residents. Like the rest of Socotra, Qalansiya is administered by a private corporation, [[Scimitar Holdings]]. | ||
<br><blockquote>'''''<big>"With its rugged mountain terrain coupled with unspoiled white sand beaches, Qalansiya is a paradise for the wealthy elite to hide away from the world. Besides its stunning natural beauty, the area also offers every modern indulgence money can buy - there are few places that can compare."</big>''''' | |||
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<br>'''David Meeks''' | <br>'''David Meeks''' | ||
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15 June 2032</blockquote><br> | 15 June 2032</blockquote><br> | ||
Qalansiya is a very exclusive place. | |||
Latest revision as of 11:28, 26 January 2025
Qalansiya (Arabic: قلنسية), also spent as Qalansiyah or Qulensya, is a resort town in the Socotra Special Administrative Region of Yemen. Located on the northwest coast of Socotra, it is connected to the historic Gulf of Aden, and boasts a large number of beaches, wilderness areas and other scenic spots. It is the second-most populated settlement in Socotra, with only the capital Hadibu having more residents. Like the rest of Socotra, Qalansiya is administered by a private corporation, Scimitar Holdings.
"With its rugged mountain terrain coupled with unspoiled white sand beaches, Qalansiya is a paradise for the wealthy elite to hide away from the world. Besides its stunning natural beauty, the area also offers every modern indulgence money can buy - there are few places that can compare."
David MeeksAssociate Editor, Lonely Planet
15 June 2032
Qalansiya is a very exclusive place.