Loos Islands- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

The Îles de Los are a group of islands located approximately two kilometers off the coast of Conakry, Guinea. Their name originates from the Portuguese Ilhas dos Ídolos ("islands of the idols"). The archipelago consists of three main islands—Tamara, Kassa, and Roume—along with several smaller islets. Known for their beaches and forested landscapes, the islands are accessible by ferry from Conakry. Geologically, they were formed by volcanic activity and consist of syenite rock. Historically, the islands played a role in the Atlantic slave trade and were later ceded to the British in 1818 before being transferred to French Guinea in 1904 as part of the Entente Cordiale agreement. Today, remnants of their past, including a lighthouse and colonial history, remain.