Banc d'Arguin National Park

Fishing boats at Banc d'Arguin

Banc d'Arguin National Park is in Coastal Mauritania, south of Nouadhibou. It's inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list and is home to the Imraguen people.

Understand

Flora and fauna

The park is a breeding site for many different species of migratory birds, including flamingos, pelicans, terns and sandpipers. Millions of shorebirds from northern Europe stay here during the Northern Hemisphere winter.

Get in

Banc d'Arguin stretches along the Atlantic coast between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou.

Get around

Map of the park

See

• 1 Arguin Island. 24 hours daily. Arid island and popular attraction because of the remains of 18th and 19th century fortifications dating back to French colonisation. The island is surrounded by beautiful reefs that are ideal for snorkelling and diving. Free. (updated Feb 2021)

Do

• 1 La Méduse. 24 hours daily. 19th century French frigate wreck, and a popular destination for diving excursions. Free. (updated Feb 2021)

Sleep