Albreda

Albreda is a historic village in North Bank Division on the north shore of the Gambia River. It was a Portuguese slave-trading post from the 15th century and later a French trading settlement. The Albreda Museum documents the transatlantic slave trade, and the village is part of the "Roots" heritage trail linked to Alex Haley's book. The Maurel Freres building, a former French trading post, still stands.

By plane: Banjul International Airport (BJL IATA), 50 km west. By car/road: short drive from Barra (15 km east) or Juffureh (2 km). Bush taxis run from Barra. Access is also possible by ferry from Banjul to Barra, then east along the north bank road.

Walkable. The village is small and the heritage sites are close together.

• Albreda Museum — exhibits on the slave trade and local history
• Maurel Freres Building — a historic French trading post
• Slave trade relics — chains, shackles, and other artefacts on display

Tour the museum and historic buildings. Walk the "Roots" heritage trail connecting Albreda and Juffureh. Take photos of the historic riverside setting.

Small restaurants in the village serve benachin, domoda, grilled fish, and fresh juices.

Local bars serving Gambian beer and soft drinks. Fresh palm wine available seasonally.

Basic guesthouses in the Juffureh-Albreda area. Most visitors day-trip from Banjul or the coastal resorts.

Crafts at the museum shop. Local artisans sell woodcarvings and textiles.

• Juffureh — 2 km east, the "Roots" village
• Barra — 15 km west, ferry crossing to Banjul
• Niumi National Park — 20 km north, birdwatching
• Banjul — across the river via the Barra ferry