Nestled on the far western bulge of the African Continent is a rare jewel that remains undiscovered and unexplored by the masses, the magnificent Senegal offers a traditional, unspoilt and uniquely African retreat for those in search of a cultural respite. Senegal shares its borders with Mauritania, Mali, Guinea and the refreshingly cool azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Boasting more than 700km of pristine sandy beaches, Senegal prides itself in offering great variety in the get away experience, for both business and pleasure. Unearth the delightfully beautiful Senegal cities and its natural wealth. The city of Dakar is mainly known internationally for its involvement in the famous Dakar Rally and has much to offer those visiting its shores. Dakar is the capital of the West African country of Senegal and is located along the country’s Atlantic Ocean seaboard and is part of the Cape Verde Peninsula. There is a wide assortment of activities to enjoy during your Senegalese sojourn through Dakar with a number of options at the holidaymaker’s disposal. A popular tourist attraction is Goree Island which was used to transfer slaves on to slave ships that were headed out to the Americas. Goree Island’s fascinating architecture is a must see as well as its landmark House of Slaves Museum. Dakar boasts many outstanding and fun-filled markets designed to offer visitors a diverse array of merchandise ranging from expensive haute-couture traditional West African Muslim attire to a multitude of various fabrics that patrons can purchase. For the ladies, shopping is positively a tourist activity that can be indulged in. There are a variety of market hot spots to choose from in Senegal. Each offer different types of locally made arts and crafts items, hand made jewelry, ethnic food, and all other sorts of bargain buys to let you fully enjoy your African experience. The best thing about market shopping is that it’s possible to bargain and negotiate prices with the locals. Once you have named your price, you can even go ahead and watch the local crafters making the goods from scratch. Dakar is also known for its beautiful beaches, which are great for relaxing after exploring all the wonderful sights and sounds this stunning city has to offer. Cap Vert is undoubtedly a favourite place amongst travellers who eagerly seek out the peninsula’s stunning beaches and glorious rays of sun. Cap Vert, furthermore, has a beautiful bay and natural harbour, which makes it possible for holidaymakers to enjoy a number of terrific water sports.