Gheralta: When is the best time to visit?

The best time to visit is October – February.

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Gheralta

Ethiopia · Tigray · 2000 m

Short description of Gheralta

Gheralta is a massif of red sandstone towers holding the densest concentration of rock hewn churches anywhere in the country, older and far emptier than the famous ones further south. Reaching most of them is the point. Abuna Yemata Guh is a free climb up a chimney and a ledge traverse above a long drop, ending at a cave with its painted ceiling intact. Every church has a priest who must be found before the key appears. There is no town, only a few lodges below the pinnacles, and the region is currently shut to visitors.

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Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: October – February

All highlights and sights

The climb to Abuna Yemata Guh
Maryam Korkor and its frescoes
Sunset over the sandstone pinnacles
Daniel Korkor on the same saddle
Abuna Gebre Mikael at Koraro
Debre Tsion and its ceremonial fan
Medhane Alem Adi Kesho
Petros and Paulos on its wooden ladder
Abreha we Atsbeha on the Wukro road
Yohannes Maequdi in the valley
The weekly market at Hawzen
Ridge walking between the churches
Night skies over the plain

Ways to get there and away

Airports nearby:: MQX Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (Mekele) · 57 km south(recommended)
AXU Axum Airport (Axum) · 74 km west(recommended)
ASM Asmara International Airport (Asmara) · 158 km north
Nearest seaport:: ferry port near Massawa · 182 km north