Somone has its mangroves, its lagoon and its birds: a romantic day in Somone draws its mood from them. Private beach, couples’ spa in a private, intimate space, lunch and a glass of champagne included: a programme for two, deliberately calm.

Between sea, mangroves and lagoon

The day opens on the private beach: sun loungers side by side, clean towels, a shaded or sunny spot as you wish, and a calm, bright sea. The morning is one of the best moments in Somone: swimming in still water, a walk hand in hand towards the lagoon, spotting migratory birds, reading or soft music in a preserved natural setting.

Next comes the couples’ spa, in an intimate atmosphere: a simultaneous relaxing massage, body or facial treatments adapted to each person’s needs, aromatic oils and zen music. The treatments can be adapted to fragile or sensitive skin. Lunch arrives at midday, often made from products linked to the Petite Côte: grilled fish, seafood, reworked Senegalese recipes, salads or vegetarian dishes, dessert, and a glass of champagne per person.

Good to know before booking

The sun lounger is reserved all day. Lunch and the glass of champagne are included; additional drinks are not. Bring sun cream and comfortable clothes for after the treatments, and avoid the sun right after a hot-oil massage. The afternoon is left free: a nap, a swim, a walk towards the nature reserve, photos, light background music depending on the day. Booking is recommended, especially at weekends and in high season.

If you are a couple from Dakar, it is a weekend with no plan on the Petite Côte, about an hour’s drive away; if you are a couple on holiday, it is a quiet moment for two, between two visits.

Somone, a lagoon village

Somone is a village on the Petite Côte, turned towards its lagoon more than towards the sea.

Extending the day for two

The Somone lagoon lends itself to a pirogue ride at sunset, a way to close the day. More body treatments or a massage can round off the stay.