Sobane beach in Guinea – Taslima’s goosebump moment

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The wonders of Sobane beach

Beach huts of bamboo and coconut palms, glistening yellow sands and the endless fall of the Atlantic rollers make Sobane beach, which peeks off the coast of Guinea, a few hours’ drive north of Conakry, more like the paradisiacal paradises of Madagascar or the Caribbean.

You may just have to pinch yourself to remember you’re in West Africa. But that’s okay, because you’re almost bound to have Sobane and Bel Air beaches almost completely empty; except for the seagulls, the occasional sunbathers and the old granite rocks sprinkled with salt.

Tourism in Guinea

Guinea, a country of incredible beauty in West Africa is an excellent choice for those seeking new experiences in original places without crowds of foreigners. Tourism here began to develop recently, but it is supported by the state: there is an opportunity to get acquainted with the culture and unspoiled nature of the country, but in quite comfortable conditions and safety.

The northeast of the country is occupied by plateaus with tropical forests, national parks and a reserve. Huge lizards and chameleons, mongooses and otters, toads and viviparous snakes live there, as well as chimpanzees that know how to work with stone tools. In its coastal area there are beaches of incredible beauty, with a rich underwater world and very few people.

Guinea recorded a total of 99,000 tourists in 2019, ranking 185th in the world in absolute terms.

That smaller countries regularly underperform in comparison with absolute guest numbers is obvious. When putting the numbers of tourists in relation to the population of Guinea, the result is a much more comparable picture: With 0.0078 tourists per resident, Guinea ranks 194th in the world. In West Africa it ranked 13th.