Îles de Los, Archipelago off Conakry, Guinea.
The Îles de Los is an archipelago made up of three main islands located off Conakry in the Atlantic Ocean, characterized by palm trees and white sandy beaches. The islands have a volcanic origin and feature varied coastlines with multiple bays and rocky outcrops.
Portuguese explorers named the islands after sacred statues they found, and the British later established a military presence to control regional slave trading. This occupation marked a significant change in the islands' role in Atlantic commerce.
People here depend on the sea for their livelihood, with fishing being the main activity that shapes daily routines. You will see boats and nets everywhere, reflecting how the community has organized itself around this work.
The islands are reached by regular ferry service from Conakry port, with boats running several times daily during the dry season. Visitors should plan their trips between November and April when weather conditions are most stable and sea crossings are safest.
The islands contain rare syenite rock formations from the Cretaceous Period, created when the South Atlantic Ocean was beginning to form millions of years ago. These geological features are still visible today and tell the story of how the ocean basin developed.
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