Saly Destination Guide

Little more thatn one hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Senegal's capital city, Dakar, you will find The Petite Cote, 70kms of coastline spotted with quaint fishing villages and popular seaside resorts including Saly.

Soak up the sunshine; enjoying long peaceful days on the Senegalese coastline.

Our Petite Cote & Saly Destination Guide and Petite Cote & Saly Tour Guide will tell you all you need to know about the best things to see and do in Petite Cote & Saly. For tips on getting around, read our Petite Cote & Saly Transportation Guide. For general information about Senegal, check out our Senegal Country Guide.

Things to See and Do in The Petite Cote & Saly

The island of Fadiouth is an old fishing village located near Jaol, on the southern end of the Petite Cote. Fadiouth has become a popular tourist site for its unique archetecture. Over many years, the remains of clamshells have built up over the streets and houses creating this unique white village. Motor vehicles are not allowed on the island, it is accessible only by an 800m long wooden foot bridge or by the local boats, pirogues. The village cemetary is on another island, that is reached by crossing another wooden footbridge. Each grave is marked by a white cross and a pile of shells.

The fine sandy white beaches of the Petite Cote are some of the most picturesque in West Africa. Spend your days lounging around soaking up the radiant African sun, or enjoy one of the many available watersports: swimming, waterskiing, jetskiing, snorkelling, scuba diving, canoeing, and windsurfing. The deep sea fishing here is some of the best in Senegal.

Play a round at Golf de Saly, a fantastic 18 hole golf course. Enjoy the tropical climate and ocean views as you chase that hole in one! There are water hazards on seven of the holes, and more than 60,000 plants have been planted making this one of the most beautiful courses in Africa.

Saloum Delta National park has been listed on the UNESCO Man and biosphere programme, whose goal it is to conserve natural and cultural heritage, since 1981. The park extends over 76,000 hectares of land and is home to many native animals including hyenas, monkeys and warthogs. The area is rich in birdlife, and is considered one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the world.

Football is a popular game all over Africa, and its popularity has improved in Senegal since their explosive entrance onto the world stage at the 2002 world cup. Impromptu games are played mostly on the weekends, and as the days cool off towards the evening. There are football fields in almost every town, and inter-town matches draw large crowds.