Le Castel, Gorée
Le Castel
The basalt heights at the southern tip of Gorée Island, where World War II-era big guns and bunkers still stand, offering views over the island and the Dakar skyline.
Le Castel is the highest point of Gorée Island. Successive generations built gun emplacements here, and the remains today include giant French artillery pieces from the Second World War and underground fortifications. Beside them stands a monument commemorating the slave trade. Walking up the stone-paved island path takes about 15 minutes uphill, and along the way you will find artists' studios and sand-painting stalls. The summit has wide views, including over the Dakar peninsula. Coordinates are approximate. The sun is strong, so use sunscreen, and check on site whether the gun emplacements are open to the public.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gorée Island
- House of Slaves
- Kermel Market
- Place de l'Indépendance
- Presidential Palace, Dakar
- Museum of Black Civilizations
- Dakar Cathedral
- Sandaga Market