It's about a 10 minute drive to the beaches of Banjul.

The pier is walking distance from the town.

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Situated on a sandy peninsula at the tip of Banjul (formerly St Mary's) Island, it is a modern city laid out in grid form, and the capital of The Gambia. Among its chief industries are peanut and fish processing and the production of filigree jewelry and woven fabrics for the expanding tourist industry. Be sure not to miss the State House and the minarets of the King Fuad Mosque as you stroll through Banjul's historic districts. The people are very hospitable to foreigners.

Tour operators use comfortable air-conditioned coaches for their transfers and 4-wheel drives for their excursions. For those wishing to adventure out on their own or in small groups, there are three different taxi services in The Gambia.

Tourist Taxis
These are mostly painted green and have a "tourist taxi" sign on their cars. These taxis are licensed by the Gambia Tourism Authority and dedicated to serve tourists and other visitors. They are normally parked outside the hotels in the resort areas. They operate on a queue system and have a published tariff for all distances within The Gambia and outside. However, we recommend you to check this with the driver before departure. It is normal to tip these drivers.

Yellow and Green Taxis
These are mainly 4-passenger saloon cars painted in these colors, which run a shared taxi service between short distances or parked at the roadside for individual hire (also called a "town trip").

Collective (Bush) Taxis
The most common way of traveling in The Gambia for locals is by collective taxis otherwise called "Bush" taxis. These are mainly 7-passenger cars, vans, minibuses and buses. They do not have a single co lour and they operate a shared service between both short and long distances. They have a set fare. Please ask for the fare before you board the vehicle. They can make several stops on the way to allow passengers to board or disembark.

Surrounded by dense mangrove woods, from the city you can visit such exotic locations as the holy crocodile pond of Katchikally, whose water is said to aid fertility. You can also board the simple roofless boats in the Makasutu Nature Reserve and come a little it closer to the secrets of the thick mangrove wood and learn about traditional folklore in Camp Makasutu.

The Albert Market and adjacent craft market (1 km up from port) offers a variety of items and the most popular are tie and dye materials, batik, antique masks and other wood carvings, leather goods, jewelry, sand painting and basketry. Buy with caution and use the African practice of bargaining for a fair price using your own judgment. Shop and stall owners literally sell everything under the sun.

The dalasi is the currency of the Gambia. It is subdivided into 100 bututs

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Most stores are open from 9.00am. Some close at 5.00 pm and others at 12 midnight. Most are closed on Sunday.

1st January New Years Day

18th February Independence Day

15th August Queen's Birthday

15th September St. Mary's Day

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