Ngor, Small island near Ngor beach, Senegal.
Located one kilometer from the mainland, Ngor Island features sandy beaches, walking paths, and traditional houses spread across its terrain.
Established in the 16th century by Lebou people, the island maintained strong connections with the fishing traditions of the Cap-Vert peninsula.
The island preserves traditional Lebou architecture and displays contemporary street art murals painted on building walls throughout its streets.
Regular boat services from Ngor Beach transport visitors to the island, with pirogue rides costing 1000 XOF and standard boats 2000 XOF.
Positioned at the westernmost point of Africa, the island offers multiple surf breaks and scuba diving locations throughout the year.
Location: Ngor
Location: Dakar
Address: Ile de Ngor, Dakar, Senegal
GPS coordinates: 14.75613,-17.51444
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:19
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
4.3 km
Museum of Black Civilizations
12.2 km
Dakar Grand Mosque
11.7 km
Marché Tilène
10.8 km
Les Mamelles Lighthouse
3.8 km
Dakar station
12.5 km
Zoo de Hann
9.5 km
Hann Forest and Zoological Park
9.4 km
Mosquée de la Divinité
5.2 km
Stade Demba Diop
7.9 km
Place du Souvenir africain
8.3 km
Porte du Troisième millénaire
11.5 km
Magic Land
10.5 km
Monument Demba et Dupont
12.6 km
Grand Théâtre National de Dakar
12 km
Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum
8.3 km
Village Artisanal de Soumbédioune
10.7 km
Village des Arts de Dakar
6 km
Centre culturel Blaise Senghor
9.3 km
Musée Boribana
1.2 km
Plage de Ngor
631 m
Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor
8.1 km
Plage de Yoff
4.1 km
Musée des Forces Armées Sénégalaises
12.6 km
Grande mosquée Cheikh Oumar al Foutiyou Tall
11.5 km
Place du Tirailleur Sénégalais
12.6 km
Plage de l'ancien club med
2.2 km
Mosquée El Hadji Oumar Kane
11.5 kmReviews
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