Saint Louis Senegal Top 10 Things to Do
Saint Louis, Senegal
Saint Louis is one of the most popular destinations for people visiting Senegal.
High up in the northern part of the country near the border with Mauritania, Saint Louis is a colorful coastal city with a wealth of sights to see.
Below is my list of Saint Louis Top 10 Things to Do:
10. Walk through the quiet streets of the islands in the old city
9. Have a meal or a drink at the famous Hotel de la Poste and recall the days when Saint Louis was an important stop on the international postal routes
8. Go for lunch, a swim, or a sundowner at the Hotel Mermoz on the peaceful southern tip of the Saint Louis island
7. Go shopping at the Sor market
6. Visit the massive fish market in Guet Ndar that gives Saint Louis its economic power (and its rather interesting smell)
5. Eat delicious fresh seafood
4. Take a day trip from Saint Louis to the Parc National des Oiseaux du Djoudj, the third largest bird sanctuary in the world
3. See live music at a bar or club at night
2. Walk though the tiny alleys of Guet Ndar to see how the locals live
1. Walk along the huge beach on the coast of the Langue de Barberie in Saint Louis