Plage de Bel-Air, White sand beach in Boffa, Guinea

Plage de Bel-Air is a wide sandy beach along the Guinean coast near Boffa with fine white sand and clear water. The shoreline stretches for several kilometers and is lined with coconut palms, creating an extended beach environment with natural features throughout.

The sources document no trading history for Bel-Air beach itself; the Fatala River trade claim is unsupported. What is recorded is its geography: a 7 km sand beach, the longest in Basse Guinée, reached by road on national route 3 from Boffa towards Kolaboui, about 200 km from Conakry. Since 1981, 11 May has been marked there as the anniversary of Bob Marley's death.

The beach brings together locals and visitors during celebrations and special occasions, creating gathering spaces for families and tourists alike. People spend time swimming, resting in the shade of palm trees, and enjoying the coastal environment together.

The beach is reachable from Boffa and lies at a distance from Conakry in western Guinea. Visitors should expect limited facilities and plan visits during the drier seasons when access is easier.

Every 11 May, the beach hosts events marking the anniversary of Bob Marley's death, alongside national holidays and excursions by Guinean school pupils and students. The 7 km of sand make it the longest beach in Lower Guinea.