Îles de Los

The Îles de Los are a small archipelago off the coast of Conakry in Guinea, made up of a few main islands and several smaller islets used for fishing and recreation.

The islands attract day-trippers from Conakry for beaches, short boat trips and coastal recreation; the largest islands host local villages and simple beach facilities. Snorkeling and coastal walks are the common activities, and small guesthouses or beach restaurants serve day visitors.

The islands have a long maritime history tied to colonial-era trade and local fishing communities and have been a coastal outpost for Conakry’s residents for generations.

Situated a few kilometres off the Conakry peninsula in the Atlantic Ocean, the islands are reached by short ferry or boat services from the capital city’s waterfront.

• Proximity to Conakry: The islands lie a few kilometres offshore from Conakry and are commonly reached by short boat trips from the capital.
• Visitor services: Day trips, beaches and simple eateries are the core visitor offers; services are basic compared with mainland resorts.

What to See#

• Kassa: Kassa Island is the largest of the group and the main destination for beach tourism, with sandy shores and simple hospitality services.
• Tamara: Tamara Island is noted for its low hills and traditional fishing villages and is a common day-trip destination from Conakry.
• Roume and smaller islets: Roume Island and smaller islets are largely uninhabited and offer snorkeling and coastal exploration close to the main islands.

The Îles de Los (Los Islands) lie offshore from Conakry. The islands are reached by boat from Conakry’s port/harbour area in Kaloum; local launches and passenger boats run regularly but schedules vary, so check with the Conakry harbour authorities or your hotel before travelling. Trips are short coastal crossings; once ashore you typically disembark at the island’s main landing and move on foot or by short local transfer.

• Catch the earliest scheduled boat from Conakry to the Îles de Los to avoid choppy afternoon seas and the bulk of day-tripper crowds-confirm departure times locally the day before.
• Plan an overnight on Kassa or one of the inhabited islands if you want quieter beaches and sunsets; most day visitors return to Conakry in the late afternoon, so staying overnight gives a markedly calmer experience.
• Use official ferry operators or licensed speedboats from Conakry's port and check return crossings in advance-schedules can change and there are limited services outside peak season.