Lumley Beach

Do you only have time to explore one of Freetown's beaches? Then make a beeline for Lumley Beach, which is both the closest and the liveliest beach to the capital.

Lumley Beach spans for roughly 4 kilometers, from Aberdeen's coastal area south to the Freetown Golf Course. There's a paved promenade that runs the length of the beach and is popular with runners — it's one of the only spots in town where you can run without having to worry about hills or traffic!

Lumley Beach is 6.3 kilometers from Freetown's center, while the nearest airport is 659 kilometers away (Banjul International Airport). Lumley Beach is the major public beach in Freetown. Visitors will discover stores, restaurants, hotels, a golf course, and local clubs all within easy walking distance of the white beaches of the Atlantic.

The beach is broad and sandy, and it is generally clean; on Sundays, residents may be found playing volleyball and relaxing on the beach. There are also various pubs and restaurants, which grow lively after sunset, as well as a small night market.

• Location: Freetown