Île de Roume (Îles de Loos)
Île Roume
The most popular getaway island in the Los Islands, ringed by golden beaches and coconut palms. It is said to be one of the inspirations behind Treasure Island.
The Los Islands lie in the sea about 5-10 km southwest of the Conakry peninsula. They include Kassa, Tamara, Roume and other islands, and once served as a European slave-trade and missionary outpost. Roume Island (Room) is small and densely vegetated, with several fine-sand beaches and simple holiday houses. Legend has it that parts of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island were inspired by the island, and it is the top choice for capital residents seeking to escape the noise on weekends. Speedboats from the Boulbinet pier on the Kaloum Peninsula take about 30-45 minutes. A common option is to charter a boat for a day trip or stay overnight on weekends. Arrange return tickets and lunch in advance, and bring plenty of cash, sunscreen and drinking water.
Opening hours
All day (per boat schedule)
Nearby sights
- Île de Kassa
- Cathédrale Sainte-Marie de Conakry
- Guinea National Museum (Sandervalia)
- Palais du Peuple
- Monument du 22 Novembre 1970
- Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen
- Jardin Botanique de Camayenne
- Grand Mosque of Conakry (Faisal Mosque)