This dive site, Bailla - Les Almadies, offers an intriguing exploration starting with a beautiful walk upstream from the breaking waves in the Almadies lighthouse bay. Divers navigate past interesting rocky outcrops that shelter typical local marine life. To reach deeper waters, one heads north, and going west leads to the Deux Phares site. There isn't significant historical information provided, but its location near a lighthouse suggests a long-standing point of interest.
The site is known for a rich variety of marine fauna commonly found in the Almadies area. Divers can expect to encounter creatures such as Rays, Porcelaine crabs, Moray Eels, Squirrelfish, Angelfish, Lance Crabs, Porcupine fish, and Lobsters. The main attraction, however, is the presence of nurse sharks, making this a special spot for shark encounters.
The best time to visit for optimal diving conditions in Senegal is generally between November and June, offering calmer seas and better visibility. The site's average depth of 11 meters makes it suitable for snorkeling and freediving, while the maximum depth of 23 meters allows for good scuba diving. Divers should be mindful of potential surge near the entry/exit due to the breaking waves and navigate carefully around the rocky outcrops.
