Fadiouth, the shell island
At the end of the Petite Côte, Joal lies on the mainland and Fadiouth, linked by a bridge, on an island of clam shells, also used in local architecture and crafts. Christians and Muslims are buried side by side in a cemetery on another shell island.
Key facts
Before you go.
- Starting point
- Joal, then the bridge to FadiouthJoal-Fadiouth (Wikipedia)
- GPS coordinates
- 14.16667, -16.83333Joal-Fadiouth (Wikipedia)
Good to know
Three things to remember.
A guided tour is recommended, but the island can be visited alone.
Joal-Fadiouth (Wikivoyage)A second bridge leads to the cemetery.
Joal-Fadiouth (Wikivoyage)Don’t miss the granaries on stilts in the water.
Joal-Fadiouth (Wikipedia)
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Sources · 2 pages consulted, with the exact sentence used
- Joal-Fadiouth (Wikipedia)
Joal-Fadiouth is a town and urban commune in the Thiès Region at the end of the Petite Côte of Senegal […] Joal lies on the mainland, while Fadiouth, linked by a bridge, lies on an island of clam shells, which are also used in local architecture and crafts. It has large Christian and Muslim populations with cemeteries on another shell island. Another attraction is granaries on stilts in the water. (coordinates 14.16667, -16.83333)
- Joal-Fadiouth (Wikivoyage)
It is recommended to take a tour as the guides are professional, but it can be done alone. First off it has a large, well built bridge leading to the city and another to their cemetery. […] The cemetery also is covered in sea shells and is a unique visit as Muslims and Christians are buried near each other.
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