Saly is Senegal's premier seaside resort, on the Petite Côte about 80 km south of Dakar. The bay is lined with hotels, restaurants and tourist activities.

For kitesurf, a good afternoon thermal picks up reaching 15-20 knots (best April to June). Water is relatively flat with slight swell but no waves in the bay. Wind direction: NW to NE, side-shore to slightly side-off.

For launching, head to the north of the bay past Hôtel Espadon, near the Résidence Safari Village or Les Christallines — wider beach and more open area. The Saly Sailing Club near Hôtel Lamentin offers sailing services and kite assistance.

Bring your own gear — no kite rental available locally. The beach at Hôtel Baobab is a perfect sandbank for launching with a small clean wave.

Well-developed tourist infrastructure with countless hotels, restaurants and nightlife.