Kenya coast and beaches: the complete guide

Kenya's Indian Ocean coast stretches for around 500 km of white sand, coral reef and palm-fringed bays. Diani on the south coast, Mombasa in the middle and Watamu on the north coast offer different moods, from lively resorts to quiet fishing villages. Swahili ruins, mangrove creeks and coastal forests add depth beyond the beach.

Here is how to choose a beach and when to go.