Discover Dakar, Senegal, the ever-expanding West African city.
Waves of the sea, crowded markets, and tall green plants open the video trailer for the Metiers d'Art Chanel fashion show, a Maison flying from Paris to Dakar, Senegal to present the collection conceived by Virginie Viard crafted by the hands of skilled artisans. This venue hosted the fashion masterpieces by wrapping tweed dresses and gold-buttoned jackets in a frenetic rhythm and vivid colors, all key elements of this West African country.
Here we uncover a guide with five compelling tips on what to visit, where to stay, and where to eat on your next trip to Dakar, a cozy destination to visit this Winter 2023 for a vacation more vital than ever.
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The restaurant to try in Dakar, Senegal: Hotel Sokhamon
The bar and terrace restaurant at Hotel Sokhamon is a must-try stop for typical seafood delicacies. A great place to enjoy lunch or dinner with an incredible sea view.
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The island to visit in Dakar, Senegal: Gorée Island
Gorée Island is the perfect destination to spend a day of beauty, nature and history. This place, characterized by bougainvillea plants, offers wonderful beaches, picturesque alleys but, above all, the famous House of Slaves, a building dating back to 1780 where prisoners were kept. Today the pink-painted structure is a museum open to the public.
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The hotel to stay at in Dakar, Senegal: Radisson Dakar Diamniadio
The ideal way to make the most of this stay in West Africa is to book a room at the Radisson Dakar Diamniadio hotel. The luxury hotel is located not far from the airport, a strategic location for easy travel from Dakar to other parts of Senegal.
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The beach to spend the day at in Dakar, Senegal.
When talking about Dakar, one cannot fail to mention the small island of Ngor. The ideal destination where to spend the day at the beach waiting for the enchanting sunset. Boats, white beaches, crystal clear sea and tall palm trees mark the landscape of this place where to warm up during this long Winter 2023.
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