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The Gambia · Kanifing Municipal Area

Best beaches in Kotu

6 ranked beaches in Kotu, Kanifing Municipal Area

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Kotu

  1. 1

    Kotu Beach

    One of the most popular and accessible beaches with resorts and wide sandy stretch

    7.0
  2. 2

    Kotu Dunes Beach

    Less-visited dune-backed stretch offering peaceful coastal experience

    7.0
  3. 3

    Kotu Hidden Lagoon Shore

    Quiet tucked-away lagoon edge away from main tourist flow

    7.0
  4. 4

    Kotu Point Beach

    Known for scenic headland views and quieter atmosphere near the point

    7.0
  5. 5

    Kotu Stream Beach

    Unique lagoon-meets-ocean setting near Kotu stream with birdlife

    7.0
  6. 6

    Palma Rima Beach

    Resort-adjacent beach area popular among visitors and locals alike

    7.0

What makes Kotu's beaches stand out?

Kotu sits in Kanifing Municipal Area, The Gambia and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Kotu or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.