📜 Peaceful 45-acre island, UNESCO World Heritage site and sanctuary for reconciliation. 🔍 Historically a major slave-trading center, now a memorial. # Why Go 🏛️ Visit the House of Slaves museum, an emotional memorial to the transatlantic slave trade. 🚶 Explore quiet cobbled streets with pastel-colored houses and no cars. 🏰 See colonial-era forts and various museums. # Why Avoid 🏨 Limited accommodation, most visitors come for a day trip. # Tips ⛴️ Ferries depart frequently from Dakar, 20-minute ride from Dakar's main harbor. # Cost 💰 Tourist tax CFA600 (approx. $1 US), same for House of Slaves entrance fee. # 📍 Location Located about 1.2 miles from Dakar's main harbor.