Albreda

#57 among destinations in The Gambia

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Albreda is a historic settlement in the Gambia on the north bank of the Gambia River, variously described as a 'trading post' or a 'slave fort'. It is located near Jufureh in the North Bank Division and an arch stands on the beach connecting the two places. As of 2008, it has an estimated population of 1,776. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°20'2"N, 16°23'8"W

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North BankThe Gambia

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Albreda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portuguese Chapel of Albreda, Maurel Frères Building, San Domingo, Kunta Kinteh Island.

~180 ftSE
, Church
Portuguese Chapel of Albreda, Juffureh
1 min walk • The Portuguese Chapel of Albreda or just Albreda Chapel, also Portuguese Chapel of San Domingo, is the name given to a Catholic chapel built by Portuguese explorers in the fifteenth century in the area of Albreda which is now a part of the African country of Gambia.
~1450 ftNE
13°20'11"N • 16°22'57"W
Maurel Frères Building, Juffureh
7 min walk • Museum
0.7 miNE
13°20'18"N • 16°22'32"W
San Domingo, Juffureh
20 min walk • Ruins
2 miSE
, Island
Kunta Kinteh Island
51 min walk • Kunta Kinteh Island, formerly called James Island and St Andrew's Island, is an island in the Gambia River, 30 km from the river mouth and near Juffureh in the Republic of the Gambia. Fort James is located on the island. It is less than 3.2 km from Albreda on the river's northern bank.

Albreda

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Albreda plan & book

Albreda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Portuguese Chapel of Albreda, Juffureh

Maurel Frères Building, Juffureh

San Domingo, Juffureh

Kunta Kinteh Island