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From pink lakes and golden beaches, to stunning mosques and captivating islands, Dakar is not your usual capital city. 

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The Top 10 Things To Do in Dakar

If you want year-round sun, then Senegal should be at the top of your list. Discover the best time to go and get tips and tricks for your stay. 

When’s the Best Time of Year to Visit Senegal?

Road-side cafés still dominate the meaning of coffee in Dakar, but with the emergence of boutique coffee shops and specialised breakfast cafés, that’s beginning to change.

The Best Breakfast and Café Spots in Dakar, Senegal

This is Culture Trip’s guide to Dakar’s best markets – sprawling, jumbled centres of organised chaos.

Explore the Best Markets in Dakar

Wolof is the most commonly spoken language in Senegal. The go-to tongue for most Senegalese as they go about their every day lives, knowing some key Wolof phrases will enhance your travel experience. 

21 Essential Wolof Phrases You’ll Need in Senegal

Dakar's incredible history and exciting future are embodied by its most famous buildings - here are ten of the best. 

A Tour of Dakar, Senegal in 10 Famous Buildings

Discover the wild charm of Senegal's most remote region in the south-east, 700km from the bustling capital of Dakar.

Kédougou: Exploring Senegal’s Southeastern Region

Read this Culture Trip guide on the history and prevalence of Africa's largest jazz festival on the island city of Saint-Louis, north of Dakar.

Visit Africa's Largest Jazz Festival in Saint-Louis, Senegal

The epicentre of West African art, Dakar boasts a wide array of distinctive galleries and cultural centres, each hosting eclectic exhibitions throughout the year. Here are some of the best galleries in the city.

The Best Art Galleries in Dakar, Senegal

With 330 miles (531 km) of Atlantic coastline at its disposal, Senegal is home to some of West Africa's most beautiful and varied beaches. Here are six of the best beaches in the country. 

The Best Beaches to Visit in Senegal

Blending French, North African and local techniques with a wide array of local ingredients and flavours, traditional Senegalese cuisine is a unique taste experience. Here are a few dishes that every visitor must try. 

7 Dishes You Can’t Leave Senegal Without Trying

Dakar is filled with striking monuments, including the tallest statue in Africa. We look at the history of Dakar's memorials and where to find them.

Dakar's Most Striking Monuments

Separated from the north of Senegal by the Gambia, the southern region of Casamance is more than just geographically unique. Here's everything you need to know.

Casamance: Understanding Senegal's Unique Southern Region

Hidden amongst the hustle and bustle of northern Dakar lies a captivating village reserved for artists. Check out how this tranquil escape has promoted Senegalese art across the globe.

What’s the Best Way to Promote Senegalese Art? Give the Artists a Village

Take a look at the best places to watch the beautiful game in sport-obsessed Dakar.

The Best Places To Watch Sport in Dakar, Senegal

A little quieter than the more well-known Greek islands, Naxos is ideal for getting some serious beach time in. We asked our local advisors for their favourite spots.

From fresh goat's cheese and honey to just-caught seafood and the famed potatoes, our local insiders provide the gastronomic gems that make Naxos a treat for foodies and travellers who’ve worked up an appetite.

Naxos is the perfect Greek island for a balanced mix of sightseeing and some seriously restorative R&R. Here are our recommendations.

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The Best Beaches on Naxos, Greece

A little quieter than the more well-known Greek islands, Naxos is ideal for getting some serious beach time in. We asked our local advisors for their favourite spots.

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The Best Restaurants in Naxos, Greece

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Attractions and Things to Do on Naxos