Palmarin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Fatick, Senegal
About Palmarin
Palmarin is rural community running along a 17km peninsula on the most southern stretches of Senegal's Petite Côte. To the west are the sandy beaches skirting the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Located to the east is the protected National Reserve de Palmarin, a patchwork delta consisting of mangrove channels, salt flats, grass lands and forest. This unique combination of habitat supports a wide assortment of plant and animal life. The majority of the area’s residents live in one of five villages, from north to south Ngallo, Ngueth, Gounamane, Diakhanor and Djiffer. The dominant industries in the area are traditional fishing and tourism. Other smaller industries include salt, oyster and clam harvesting. The dominant ethnic group in the area is Sereer, speaking a distinct Soloum area dialec
Where to Eat in Palmarin
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chez Mitcheo
- 🍴Le Trou du Fu
Where to Stay in Palmarin
- 🏨Djidjack
- 🏨La Pointe de Sangomar
- 🏨La Tulip Noire
- 🏨Lodge de Palmarin
- 🏨Lodge des Collines de Niassam
- 🏨Yokam
Palmarin Travel Guide Sections
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