48 hours in Saint-Louis, Senegal: Africa’s old Atlantic city
Getaway Magazine | 19.08.2026 15:00
At the northern edge of Senegal, where the Senegal River meets the Atlantic, Saint-Louis feels unlike anywhere else in the country. Its narrow historic island is lined with faded façades, ornate balconies and old quays, while fishing boats crowd the neighbouring shores and horse-drawn carriages still move through its streets.