Big Sand Beach

Would you like to spend a day outside of Freetown but don't know where to go? With a one-hour cab travel to Kent and a 40-minute boat ride, the Big Sand Beach are possibly the simplest day excursion from the city.

Dublin, Ricketts, and Mes-Meheux are the three Banana Islands.

The first two are inhabited and connected by a causeway, while the third is deserted. The people who live on the islands are descended from formerly enslaved Africans who founded a community when slavery was abolished.

There are two guesthouses in Dublin, as well as Big Sand Beach, where you may rest, swim, or snorkel. Local fisherman may be able to arrange boat tours and transports to Mes-Meheux, where there are even more beautiful beaches.

The majestic unspoiled scenery helps visitors stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, comfortably relax after a long day of work.

• Location: Freetown