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Best calm beaches in The Gambia, 2026
7 calm beaches in The Gambia that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to calm travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Allahein Quiet Shore
Kartong, The Gambia
Peaceful shoreline near river mouth with low foot traffic
2OBI 7.5+
Allahein River Beach
Kartong, The Gambia
Unique river-meets-ocean setting at the border with Senegal
3OBI 7.5+
Bijilo Forest Edge Beach
Bijilo, The Gambia
Quiet stretch bordering forest park with more natural surroundings
4OBI 7.5+
Cape Point Lagoon Beach
Bakau, The Gambia
Calm waters near lagoon area offering contrast to open ocean waves
5OBI 7.5+
Kotu Hidden Lagoon Shore
Kotu, The Gambia
Quiet tucked-away lagoon edge away from main tourist flow
6OBI 7.5+
Kotu Stream Beach
Kotu, The Gambia
Unique lagoon-meets-ocean setting near Kotu stream with birdlife
7OBI 7.5+
Oyster Creek Beach
Banjul, The Gambia
Lesser-known coastal edge near mangroves and oyster harvesting zones