Beach near Axum, Ethiopia

Axum Travel Guide

Ethiopia

Axum is a city in Ethiopia with a population of 41,249. It is served by Axum Airport, making air travel the most direct way to arrive in the city.

There are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres of Axum, so a visit here is not suited to a beach holiday. Plan around the city and its inland setting instead.

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Local time

41,249

Population

3,359 miles away

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Pays in ETB

Plug type Type C & Type E & Type F & Type L (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +251

Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread or expected in Ethiopia as it is in some Western countries, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Tips are always appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Axum

Jan

26°1

Feb

28°1

Mar

28°2

Apr

29°6

May

29°6

Jun

27°8

Jul

23°27

Aug

21°28

Sep

24°14

Oct

25°4

Nov

25°3

Dec

25°0

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Axum

  1. Axum

    historic site

    1.9 km

  2. Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion

    christian place of worship

    1.1 km

  3. Obelisk of Axum

    monument

    1.3 km

  4. Ancient City of Aksum

    historic site

    1.7 km

  5. Axum Tsion Church

    christian place of worship

    1.8 km

  6. Dungur Palace

    historic site

    1.3 km

  7. Axum Stelae Field.

    historic site

    1.7 km

  8. Maryam Church

    christian place of worship

    1.1 km

Getting there

Axum Airport · 0 km

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