Travel Reference
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AROUND COTONOU
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Route des Pêches
West of Cotonou, past the airport and all the way to Ouidah, is the sandy Rte des Pêches, a
land of seemingly endless beaches and fishing villages, a world away from the big-smoke
mayhem.
As you leave Cotonou behind, the suburb gives way to thatched huts and palm groves.
Many expats and Beninese families rent little paillotes (huts) for the weekend around here.
For those just passing by, there are many popular bars and restaurants along the route.
Sleeping & Eating
Tichani GUESTHOUSE $
( 96 66 80 08, 97 88 65 60; www.tichani.com ; off Rte des Pêches; r with fan/air-con incl breakfast 10,000/15,000;
) This well-run guesthouse scores high points with its location - it's only 300m away
from the beach in a peaceful area. The five sun-soaked rooms are neat and tidy, the flower-
filled garden is a great spot to decompress and the views of the sea from the rooftop terrace
are nothing short of charming. Meals can be arranged (from CFA3000).
Bab's Dock EUROPEAN, BAR $$$
( 97 97 01 00; off Rte des Pêches; mains CFA3000-7000; 10am-7pm Sat, Sun & bank holidays) The hidden
gem near the Rte des Pêches is this secluded retreat on the edge of the lagoon. Almost
everything is made of local wood - the tables, the bar, the deck. You can swim in the shal-
low (but somewhat murky) waters of the lagoon, canoe and even sail or just relax in a ham-
mock. Food is European in style but local in production. Bab's Dock is 11km from Coton-
ou. A secure car park is signposted from the route; from there, a boat takes you to the res-
taurant through thick mangrove. There's an admission fee (CFA2500) for the day, which
covers the car park and boat trip.
Wado SEAFOOD $$
 
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