Joal & Fadiouth

These 2 places are usually mentioned in the same breath.

They are both totally different.The islet of Fadiouth is the real draw.
In a lagoon surrounded by mangroves are several islets where fishermen live.
Their speciality is extracting oysters and other shellfish whose shells were used as building materials for cottages and footpaths.

That is why it is also called the shell island.
The island is car-free and is connected to Joal by an 800-metre-long wooden bridge.Via another footbridge, we can visit another much smaller shell island the Catholic cemetery for fishermen.

You can also do this trip with a pirogue.
To finish off, we can have something to eat or drink at BAR Sénégaulois at the beginning of the walkway on our return.