Cape Timiris

Cape Timiris forms the southern end of the Banc d’Arguin, a broad expanse of shallow water, islands and sandbanks off the Mauritanian coast. The coast between Timiris and Cape Blanc is shaped into sandy bays, while tides and currents move through the shoals. The productive waters support abundant fish and attract great numbers of migratory birds. For sailors, the banks offered a difficult passage through a landscape where the Sahara meets the Atlantic.