Ngor Island
Île de Ngor
A small island off the north side of Pointe des Almadies, reached by painted dugout canoe in a few minutes, with quiet beaches and a famous surf break.
Ngor Island lies offshore from Ngor village and can be reached in about 5 minutes by brightly painted dugout canoe from Ngor Beach. The north side of the island has the Ngor right surf break, made famous by the 1964 surf film The Endless Summer, while the calm bay on the south side is good for swimming and sunbathing. There are no cars on the island, only paths, homes, art galleries and seaside restaurants, and the atmosphere is relaxed. Return ferry tickets are cheap, but check the current price on site. Locals crowd the island on weekends, so visit on a weekday if you can.
Opening hours
Open all day (boats approx. 08:00–19:00)
Nearby sights
- Pointe des Almadies
- Mamelles Lighthouse
- African Renaissance Monument
- Yoff & Layène Mausoleum
- Mosque of the Divinity
- Village des Arts de Dakar
- Marché HLM
- Soumbédioune Artisan Village & Fish Market