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Banjul holidays

Banjul Holidays
Banjul holidays offer a taste of authentic Africa, with the convenience of great sandy beaches of the Atlantic and tourist hotels and facilities close by. Holidays to Banjul offer a sleepy town with a friendly village atmosphere, home to fantastic shopping and impressive museums. The capital of the Gambia, Banjul is the major town in this tiny country and its' main administrative centre, boasting a rich history, with its' architecture a reminder of the towns' colonial past.

A holiday in Banjul - Laid-back village atmosphere in the Gambias' capital
Holidays in Banjul are within easy reach of the stunning Atlantic coastline, home to the major resorts in the Gambia and the sandy beaches the area is known for. A holiday to Banjul offer the chance to visit resorts such as Kolili, Kotu and and Bakau, and relax on the lovely sandy beaches, whilst enjoying their hotels, bars, restaurants and stalls which provide tourists with convenient amenities. Although resorts such as Kolili are fairly established, the beaches tend to be uncrowded and the atmosphere is very laid-back. A holiday in Banjul offers plenty of choice, be it exploring the Atlantic coastline and relaxing in the African sunshine, enjoying energetic watersports, big-game fishing or four-wheel drive tours.

Banjul holidays - Easy access to the beaches, and plenty of tours and trips
Whilst on holiday in Banjul, explore the town centre and discover all it has to offer. Banjul holidays boast great opportunities for shopping, with the busiest part of town the bustling Albert Market, selling everything from clothing and  jewellery to foodstuff and spices, and in particular lots of locally made arts and crafts, whilst the main MacCarthy Square has clapboard houses and a colonial atmosphere. Banjul holidays offer plenty for nature-lovers, with the town the starting point for numerous tours, including river cruises and trips to the wildlife and nature reserves. Holidays to Banjul are accessed by the Gambias' only airport, Yundum, which lies just 20 km from the town.

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