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Kotu Beach

Kotu, Gambia
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Kotu
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Most recent review
- 13 May 2012
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

waves were good. beach was nice. Locals were lovely, just be brave to say no with a smile.

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Knaresborough, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Kotu beach is kept very clean, you can walk miles on golden sand

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Worthing, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Good clean beach, the bumsters selling things can be a pain, but just be firm but polite and say no and they will go away if not needed.

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Kesgrave, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Beautiful sandy beach and it goes on for miles, you just get pestered all the time

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Leeds
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6 reviews 6 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Liked everything about this resort - especially the locals

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newcastle upon tyne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

beachboys but plenty of security, plenty beach bars, watch locals going out with fishing boats

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Mojacar and Cornwall
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33 reviews 33 reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Long, sandy beach, sea a bit rough but very warm. You can walk right to Senagambia along this beach (left from Hotel) and it takes about 40 minutes.

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Cambridge
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Fruit ladies are lovely and their fruit is delicious

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England, UK
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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Love the entire stretch of this beach. All the way from Fajara past the Kombo Beach Hotel. Loads of activities and things to do. Didn't spend much time on the beach but indulged in Beach Volley ball and banter with folks who worked on the beach. Great place for sun bathers as well. Nice, serene, calm atmosphere. Any bother from... More

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Worcestershire
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Bumsters are a pain spoild waht is really a nice beach you can walk all teh way down to Seragambia

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