Senegal🇸🇳 | attractionsMusée de la MerPirogue models, marine specimens, sea turtles, Corniche terrace | things to do and best time to go

Most backpackers sleep in Plateau, Medina or Ngor/Almadies, and which suits you depends on how much you want the sea. Plateau is the colonial downtown, walkable to the ferry terminal and markets, with a handful of budget guesthouses and quiet streets after dark. Medina is cheaper and more local, full of street food stalls and mosques, though it is noisy and a taxi is wise at night. Ngor and Almadies sit on the western tip, with surf camps, beach cafés and a social, traveler-heavy feel. Expect a 20 to 40 minute taxi ride into the center, depending on traffic. Ngor is the best choice for meeting … read more 👉

Most backpackers sleep in Plateau, Medina or Ngor/Almadies, and which suits you depends on how much you want the sea. Plateau is the colonial downtown, walkable to the ferry terminal and markets, with a handful of budget guesthouses and quiet streets after dark. Medina is cheaper and more local, full of street food stalls and mosques, though it is noisy and a taxi is wise at night. Ngor and Almadies sit on the western tip, with surf camps, beach cafés and a social, traveler-heavy feel. Expect a 20 to 40 minute taxi ride into the center, depending on traffic. Ngor is the best choice for meeting other travelers, while Plateau puts you closest to the museum and the historic sights. Pick one area, and use taxis after dark.