Phare des Mamelles and Shipwreck

The Phare des Mamelles (1864), built atop one of Dakar’s twin volcanic hills called Les Mamelles (the breasts), guides ships through the Atlantic’s perilous currents. Still active today, it remains a vital navigational beacon. The nearby wreck of a cargo ship attests to the enduring hazards of this coastline and the lighthouse’s essential role in maritime safety.