One of the truly tremendous qualities of Guinea is its beaches. High in exotic allure; pristine white sands cloaked by crystal blue waters, match any stereotypical image of paradise and what’s more the beaches are never crowded meaning you get to enjoy a small slice of heaven in privacy.
The coastline has a variety of scenic landscapes: sandy beaches, mangroves, bird sanctuaries. Two main beaches can contribute greatly to its development – the beaches of Loos Islands off Conakry and the beaches in Bofa, with its sensational highlight being Cape Verga. Conveniently situated just a few hours from the capital of Conakry, Cape Verga’s Bel Air Beach is flanked by the grandiose President Conte’s hotel while for something a bit more authentic Sobane beach has languid bungalows and a place to enjoy an al fresco sleep out.
The deserted area in-between Bel Air and Sobane is ideal for exploration; the stretch is vacant apart from fishing families who live there particularly during the week. At weekends the plot comes alive with many visitors from the capital to enjoy some of Africa’s very best beaches. It is essential you have your own vehicle when visiting Cape Verga, but this can easily be arranged in Conakry.