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Pointe de Almadies

Dakar, Senegal

This beach in Senegal marks the westernmost point on the African continent. 

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The African continent’s westernmost point is Pointe de Almadies. Located within the greater Dakar urban area, on the northwestern end of Senegal’s Cap Vert peninsula, the peaceful and somewhat rocky coastal point can be found behind an abandoned resort.

The geographic marker is located on a stretch of golden sand beach along the Atlantic coast. The landmass pushes slightly further west than Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent.

Know Before You Go

Access to the path to the Pointe is blocked by security, but they will just tell you to be quick.

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