Think icing-sugar sand, gently swaying palm trees, fishing villages and vibrant Swahili culture. Whether it’s a hideaway on the mainland or escaping it all on an island, Kenya has some wonderful coastal retreats, and fantastic diving just about everywhere.
The delightfully crumbling seaside village of Lamu has long oozed barefoot glamour, where fishermen sail dhows as they have for centuries, and rock stars party as they have for decades. Further south, a string of properties are scattered down the coast: each laid-back, charming and terribly chic.
