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( 7776600; Marina Pde; meals D200-300; 11am-11pm) Smack on the beach with a gorgeous
view of the beach, this laid-back spot serves up local seafood and is a popular spot for
drinks in the late afternoon and evening.

Ali Baba Snack Bar MIDDLE EASTERN $
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( 4224055; Nelson Mandela St; dishes around D150-200; 9am-5pm) Banjul's main snack bar has a
deserved reputation for tasty shwarmas (sliced, grilled meat and salad in pita bread) and
felafel sandwiches.

King of Shawarma Café MIDDLE EASTERN $
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( 4229799; Nelson Mandela St; dishes D100-200; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat) Friendly, fresh and happy to
relax its opening hours, this place serves delicious meze and pressed fruit juice.

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Banjul Pharmacy OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 10am-8.30pm) Across 4227470;

the road from the hospital.

Gamtel Internet Café OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (Independence Dr; per hr D40; 9am-

midnight) Internet access and phone service.

Main Post Office OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (Russell St; 8am-4pm Mon-Sat) Has tele-

phone facilities next door.

PHB Bank OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 4428144; 11 Liberation St; 8am-4pm Mon-

Thu, to 1.30pm Fri) Has an ATM and changes money.

Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 4228223; Independence
Dr) The Gambia's main hospital has an emergency department, but facilities aren't great.

SAFE TRAVEL
The Barra ferry is rife with pickpockets, and tourists are easy prey at the ferry terminals
and at Albert Market.

Getting There & Away