12 Stunning Places Where Golden Desert Sands Meet The Sea

12. Diawling National Park, Mauritania: Sahara Meets Wetlands & Ocean

Located where the Senegal River delta meets the Sahara Desert and the Atlantic Ocean, Diawling presents a unique triple junction. While parts feature rich wetlands crucial for migratory birds, the surrounding landscape is distinctly Saharan desert. This park showcases the transition zone where Saharan dunes stabilize near freshwater influences before meeting the saltwater ecosystem of the Atlantic coast. It’s a complex and less common example of the desert’s edge interacting not just with the sea, but also with vital freshwater systems, supporting unique biodiversity.