Situated on the Cape Verde Peninsula, the Atlantic port city of Dakar serves as the capital of Senegal. Originally put on the map as a tourist hotspot for the renowned Dakar Rally, Dakar has become a sprawling city that offers visitors a unique blend of modern living combined with historic traditions. The city features a vibrant nightlife, bustling markets, a variety of museums, sacred mosques, and a traditional medina quarter. Visitors can view the soaring minarets of the Grande Mosque, experience authentic Senegalese hospitality and spend their days browsing the lively markets and enjoying sunset drinks overlooking the crashing waves.