North Bank Division district, The Gambia

Places to visit near Lamin

Lamin is a town in North Bank Division district, The Gambia, home to about 24,797 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 49 mosques & dargahs, 25 beaches & coast and 22 churches. The must-see places are Kunta Kinteh Island (11 km), Fort James (11 km) and Saint Mary's Church (24 km).

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Lamin at a glance

Location
North Bank Division district, The Gambia
Population
about 24,797
Coordinates
13.3522° N, 16.4339° W
Places within 50 km
195 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Lamin

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lamin

59 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lamin. The closest is Pelican Island (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Lamin

55 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Lamin. The closest is Half-Die-Mosque (23 km); the best-known is Pipeline Mosque (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lamin

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lamin. The closest is Lamin Point (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Lamin

23 churches within 100 km of Lamin. The closest is Mennonite Church Of The Gambia M.C.G (17 km); the best-known is Saint Mary's Church (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lamin

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lamin. The closest is San Domingo (7 km); the best-known is Fort James (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lamin

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lamin. The closest is Dog Island (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Lamin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lamin
  2. 5 km Lamin Point · beach, North Bank Division
  3. 7 km Fort James · fort, North Bank Division
  4. 4 km San Domingo · heritage site, North Bank Division
  5. 30 km Gambia National Museum · museum, Banjul
  6. 1 km Saint Mary's Church · church, Banjul
  7. 24 km Back to Lamin

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How to reach Lamin

    All places near Lamin by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lamin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4359Pelican Island (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4955Half-Die-Mosque (23 km)
    Beaches & coast2536Lamin Point (5 km)
    Other attractions2630Juffureh (7 km)
    Churches2223Mennonite Church Of The Gambia M.C.G (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1115San Domingo (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves69Dog Island (10 km)
    Museums67Maurel Frères Building (7 km)
    Parks66Staint Augustine Football Field (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Tour D'observation de l'Avifaune de L'ile Au Oiseaux (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Digue Anti-sel Nord de Baïla (63 km)
    Caves11Raktak (35 km)

    Lamin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lamin?

    Kunta Kinteh Island (island, about 11 km), Fort James (fort, about 11 km), Saint Mary's Church (church, about 24 km), Gambia National Museum (museum, about 24 km), Lamin Point (beach, about 5 km), San Domingo (heritage site, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lamin?

    195 places on Spotwander: 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 49 mosques & dargahs, 25 beaches & coast, 26 other attractions, 22 churches.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lamin?

    Pelican Island, about 8 km by road; Bama Kuno Forest Park (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Lamin?

    Half-Die-Mosque, about 23 km by road; Barra Main Mosque (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lamin?

    Lamin Point, about 5 km by road; Dog Island Point (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lamin?

    Start in Lamin, visit Lamin Point, then Fort James, then San Domingo, then Gambia National Museum, then Saint Mary's Church, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lamin?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Lamin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lamin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lamin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.