Plage de Yoff, Atlantic beach in Yoff commune, Dakar, Senegal
The extensive sandy shoreline stretches along the western edge of Dakar, featuring golden sand and consistent waves throughout the year.
The beach area developed alongside the traditional Lebou fishing community of Yoff, which established their settlement in the 18th century.
Local fishermen bring their catches to shore each morning in wooden pirogues, maintaining centuries-old fishing traditions of the Senegalese coast.
Multiple surf schools operate on the beach, offering equipment rentals and lessons for beginners through advanced surfers from October to May.
The beach connects directly to Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport, allowing visitors to watch planes land and take off over the Atlantic Ocean.
Location: Communde de Yoff
Address: Plage de Yoff, Dakar, Senegal
GPS coordinates: 14.76402,-17.47742
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29
Dakar brings together various sites between historical heritage and the Atlantic Ocean. The Senegalese capital features several monuments such as the African Memorial Cathedral of 1929 and the African Renaissance Monument, 52 meters tall. The Théodore Monod Museum of African Art displays 9,000 artifacts from West African cultures, while Gorée Island hosts the Slave House documenting the Atlantic slave trade. Traditional markets like Kermel and Tilène offer fish, spices, and crafts in buildings dating from the early 20th century. The coast offers several points of interest along the 13-kilometer-long Corniche. Pointe des Almadies marks the western tip of the African continent with its rock formations facing the Atlantic and seafood restaurants. Hann Park spans 60 hectares with West African flora and fauna. Between colonial architecture, natural spaces, and cultural institutions, the city presents various locations to explore the history and culture of Senegal.
African Renaissance Monument
5 km
Ngor
4.1 km
Massalikoul Djinane Mosque
7.7 km
Museum of Black Civilizations
10.7 km
Dakar Grand Mosque
10.3 km
Marché Tilène
9.6 km
Les Mamelles Lighthouse
5.2 km
Dakar station
10.9 km
Zoo de Hann
6.5 km
Hann Forest and Zoological Park
6.4 km
Mosquée de la Divinité
5.6 km
Stade Demba Diop
6.3 km
Place du Souvenir africain
8 km
Porte du Troisième millénaire
10.5 km
Monument Demba et Dupont
11 km
Grand Théâtre National de Dakar
10.4 km
Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum
8 km
Village Artisanal de Soumbédioune
9.9 km
Village des Arts de Dakar
2.8 km
Centre culturel Blaise Senghor
7.8 km
Musée Boribana
3.7 km
Plage de Ngor
4 km
Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor
7.6 km
Grande mosquée Cheikh Oumar al Foutiyou Tall
10.5 km
Place du Tirailleur Sénégalais
11 km
Plage de l'ancien club med
6.1 km
Mosquée El Hadji Oumar Kane
10.4 km
Route de la Corniche Ouest
9.8 kmReviews
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