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INTRODUCTION: The
main holiday resort areas in Gambia are on a 10.5 kilometre band of
beach whose locations are along the west coast facing the Atlantic Ocean.
It manages to accommodate almost all the package holidaymakers that
come to Gambia each winter season and is Banjul's
scenically pleasant hinterland.
Cape Point   The
Cape Point promontory makes up the very start of the northern beachfront
with its fairly wide, clean, aeolian sands. This is where the sea and
river estuary meet and is one of
the most civilized retreats being a relatively secure tourist enclave
area. More...
BakauThe above seashore marks the northern most limit of Bakau (the Mandingo's Ba kankungo or Shore) which is by contrast marked by cliff-top hotels overlooking precarious, rust-coloured laterite cliffs  and
a narrow beach that is visible only when the tide is out and is not
recommended for swimming. It is the most African in nature of all the
coastal resorts and runs parallel to a heavily urbanised area. Its hotels
and guesthouses are pleasant and low-key as well as being near to good
transport connections. If you would rather have a combination of beach,
tourist development and staying in an African community, then this is
probably your best choice. More...
Fajara  There
are no formal boundaries between Bakau and the suburb of Fajara to the
south however, this resort is a quiet, relatively well-to-do residential
neighbourhood. It is less beach-orientated than the other resort areas
but has good transport links up to the Atlantic Ocean. Laybato, overlooking
the ocean, has a great vista with palm hung hammocks to laze in and
watch the sunset. A good number of the Gambia's finest restaurants are
to be found here, along with a respectable choice of accommodation
at good prices. More...
Kololi  There
a basically 2 resorts. The first is at Palma Rima
with its huge grounds overshadowing the area but with a relatively quiet
beach scene
which is not very often crowded except for weekends. Then there is the
Senegambia thoroughfare. In the early to
late evenings this road is a hive of activity and is the Gambia's equivalent
of a Mediterranean type resort such as Benidorm. This is the country's
most hectic vacation spot which is a ribbon development of car hire
firms, pizza parlours and small bars and restaurants. It is here that
you will find the purpose built beach hotels
of the Kairaba and Senegambia which are among the country's most reputable
accommodations. More...
Kotu  This
locality is at the very hub of touristy Gambia and one of the hotspots
for 'bumsters' (hustlers). In the high season, most aspects of Kotu
feels crowded as the hotels, supermarkets, craft markets are congested
with tourists. However, the place is friendly, entertaining and ideal
for someone with an outgoing personality. There is also a good beach
near to all the mid to large scale hotels,
such as Kombo Beach, which are either owned by the tour operators or
contracted by them to receive their package tourists. More...
Bijilo  Further
south, just after Kololi's southern edge, is the much more serene location
of Bijilo and its adjacent inland neighbour of Kerr Serign. Here the
beaches and accommodation are more subdued without the feeling of crampness
that is found within its northerly neighbours. The accommodation to
be found here includes the hotels
such a Bijilo Beach, Golden Beach and the Coconut Residence. More...
Brufut  This
area is the latest to undergo tourist development in recent years with
the opening of the international class Sheraton (now Coral
Beach) which extends the major tourist resort to 12.5 km. Brufut
is ideal if you want to get away from tourist overcrowding yet be within
a reasonable distance by car to some good entertainment spots. The seaside
on either side of this new development is a quiet stretch of simple
beach huts and fishing villages. More...
*Serrekunda This is NOT a resort but a large urban conurbation with a cacophony of people, dwellings and cars. Many websites and tour guides refer to the town's name in relation to certain hotels. The reason for the confusion is that many places use this location for their PO Box number and this may have brought about some of the misunderstanding regarding their actual locations. More... 
SOUTHERN COASTAL RESORTS: Sanyang, Gunjur and Kartong are all well worth visiting as they have been less affected by tourism. These localities are particularly handy if you are travelling to Gambia on a shoe-string. However, the nearest of the above is at least 25 kilometres from the main resort locations. There are lots of simple accommodation huts and lodges for the more resourceful traveller. While there you might want to visit a site called Nyanitama-Dibindinto.
INLAND RESORTS:  There
are lots of other places further inland such as Makasutu
Culture Forest with its magnificent riverine lodges and jungle
rooms at Mandina Lodge.
 You can see reviews of other areas by going to the tourist attractions page. For rooms to stay see the Hotels page. NOTE: It should be pointed out that in some accommodations the use of a TV or air conditioner is not automatically included in the room rates, and the use of an A/C adds to room costs per day. 
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