Magdalen islands

Housing ecoparc de Diembering, Senegal

The Magdalen islands are an archipelago located off the coast of Dakar (Senegal). It is made up of two islands, of which the largest is the island in the Sarpan, and the smallest, the island Lounge.

Why the Serpent isle ? When that was, ethnic group living on the coasts, came to the island, they found a man who introduced himself as Mr. Sarpan.

Most small marine park in the world, the archipelago is the home to thousands of marine birds that have made their resting-place, and reproduction. In particular, the breeding colonies of cormorants, osprey, hawks pilgrims, ravens magpies, The island Sarpan, the only island which can be visited of the archipelago is accessible by the beautiful cove Hubert where swimming is pleasant. For the lovers of calm and nature, it is a place conducive to hiking and scuba diving.

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