Cap Blanc
If you have your own fishing equipment and four wheel drive, there are several places to fish on the very southern tip of the peninsula, known as Cap Blanc, to the right of the SNIM port/refinery facilities. It's wise to go with a local friend as there can be security check points, it's a fairly remote spot and is extremely close to the Moroccan border. Long traces having 2 or more hooks with a heavy lead weight are best for surf cast fishing. If you have a boat, there are Southern Meager French: Corbine to be had in deeper waters. They can reach 50 kg.
kiteboards
Those with kiteboards can take advantage of the steady brisk winds wafting across Nouadhibou bay virtually year round. The bay extends almost 20 kilometres from its northern tip to the Ras Nouadhibou. The shallower small craft portion is much smaller, about 10 km wide. Often the water is only a few meters or less in depth, clear and temperate. Online weather services can provide daily tide and wind details.
Bird watchers
Can visit the salt marsh estuary next to the bay. it will be on the left as one heads towards the centre de pãªche. there is occasionally a police check point at the green shipping container on the way there.
Fishing for sea trout
With spoons or squid can be exciting on the bay. there is a pier at the centre de pãªche. look for higher tides for better results. the hotel has a couple boats to either take people out fishing rentable fishing gear as well or to ferry small groups to a picnic island on the far side of the bay. there is a small cabin structure to shelter you from the often intense sun. many pelicans and other large sea birds sun themselves on this sandy stretch. the centre has a restaurant with a children's playground. they serve a fresh grilled sea trout and local tea arabic: ataya.
Alliance Franco Mauritanienne
Spend a relaxing afternoon reading a novel or catching up on the latest news at the Alliance Franco Mauritanienne. They have gardens and trees, a rarity in Nouadhibou. It's behind the Central Bank, which is in front of the Governor's Arabic: Waly offices. Most of their material is in French. Their telephone is 574 58 71.
football matches
For young sportifs, there are informal and formal football matches in an indoor size format at the Club Sahel. It's on the lower road not far from the Casa Canaria restaurant. There is a fee or just enjoy the great play. Most matches begin in the late afternoon and early evening well into the night.