Îles de Los
Travelers go to the Îles de Los for beaches, fishing villages and seafood, reached by boat from Guinea's capital, Conakry.
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The Îles de Los are a small group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, reached by boat from Conakry, the capital of Guinea on the country's Atlantic coast. Travelers come for sandy beaches, fishing villages and seafood, and for a slower pace than the busy mainland city.
The islands suit travelers who want a break from Conakry, or a simple beach trip built around the boat schedule. A day trip from Conakry works for a first look, and two nights gives you time for the beaches at an easy pace. Departure times depend on the operator and the weather, so ask your lodging for the last boat back before you set out. Bring cash and drinking water for the crossing. The dry season, roughly November to April, suits beach time and boat trips best.
Îles de Los in five
- Book the boat from Conakry through your lodgingThe islands are reached by boat from Conakry, and departure times depend on the operator and the weather. Ask your lodging for the times and for the last boat back before you set out.Getting around
- Carry Guinean francs in small notesAsk your lodging which payments it accepts, cash or cards, before you arrive.Money and costs
- Set up mobile data before you leave ConakryDownload offline maps and save your boat times before the crossing. The eSIM page compares plans for Guinea.Phones and eSIM
- Confirm your visa before you book flightsMost passports need a visa for Guinea. Check the rules with the Guinean embassy or consulate for your country and carry a printed copy of your documents.
- Buy water and sun cover in ConakryBuy drinking water and a hat in Conakry before the boat. Keep your phone and papers in a dry bag for the crossing.
Things to do in Îles de Los
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Need to know
- Currency
- Guinean franc (GNF)
- Entry
- Visa needed for most passports; check with the Guinean embassy or consulate
- Emergency
- Check police and ambulance numbers with your lodging before you go
- Tipping
- Ask your lodging or guide what is customary
- Time
- UTC+0, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryDry season
- FebruaryDry, hot
- MarchHot, dry
- AprilHot, humid
- MayRains start
- JuneRainy season
- JulyRainy season
- AugustRainy season
- SeptemberRainy season
- OctoberRain easing
- NovemberDry season starts
- DecemberDry, pleasant
Right now in Îles de Los
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 79%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 59%
Îles de Los
10:38 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today29°27°59%Monday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 59%.
- Tue29°27°35%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Wed29°25°51%Wednesday: Rain. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 51%.
- Thu29°26°40%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 40%.
- Fri29°27°45%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Sat30°28°35%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Sun30°27°67%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 67%.
Updated 10:34 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 8,813 GNF
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Conakry cityDepends on traffic in ConakryThe capital and the departure point for every boat, with markets and the port.
- Roume islandBoat time depends on the operatorAnother island in the group, on the same boat route from Conakry.
- Kassa islandBoat time depends on the operatorA second island to compare with Roume, reached by boat from the same port.
Before you go to Îles de Los
Rules for Îles de Los, checked
- Most passports need a visa for Guinea. Check entry rules with the Guinean embassy or consulate before you book any travel.
- Carry your yellow fever vaccination certificate and check whether it is required for your route before you fly.
- Ask before you photograph people, the port or military sites, and respect any request not to be photographed.
- Check the rules on carrying foreign currency in and out of Guinea with customs before you travel.
Plan around Îles de Los
Regions, entry rules, transport and money for a Guinea trip
Read the guideWhere to stayLodging options and how to book a night on the islands
Read the guideGetting aroundBoats from Conakry, taxis and how to plan the crossing
Read the guideMoney and costsCash in Guinean francs and typical prices for a day
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa for Guinea and where to check
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData, offline maps and messaging before the crossing
Read the guideÎles de Los FAQ
Are the Îles de Los worth visiting?
Yes for a short trip off Conakry, with a slow pace and a simple island stay. Go with cash, water and a plan for the boat back.
How do you get to the Îles de Los?
By boat from Conakry. Departure times and weather decide the day, so ask your lodging the day before.
Can you visit the Îles de Los on a day trip?
It is possible if you catch an early boat and the last boat back. A night on the island takes the pressure off the boat times.
How many days do you need on the Îles de Los?
One night covers a day on the island and a sunset. Add a second night if you want to visit more than one island.
When is the best time to visit the Îles de Los?
The dry season, from about November to April, is usually easier for boats and walking. The rainy season, roughly June to September, brings heavy rain and rough seas.