Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
From the Gare de Cotonou in Lomé, bush taxis frequently travel along the coastal road to
Aného (CFA1000) via Agbodrafo.
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Aného
POP 49,000
All that remains of Aného's days as colonial capital in the late 19th century are crumbling
pastel buildings. Voodoo is strong here and most obvious at
Vogan's Friday market
, one of the
biggest and most colourful in Togo, about 20km northwest of Aného; taxis from Aného
(CFA800, 30 minutes) leave from the junction on route to Lomé.
Festivals & Events
Aného plays host to the
Festival des Divinités Noires
(Festival of Black Divinities), which has
been held in December each year since 2006. It celebrates voodoo - expect singing, dan-
cing, beating of drums and parades.
Sleeping & Eating
Hôtel Oasis
GUESTHOUSE
$
( 23 31 01 25; Rte de Lomé-Cotonou; d with fan/air-con CFA10,000/15,000; )
An unbeatable loca-
tion east of the bridge, looking across the lagoon and the beach to the sea. The terrace is a
prime place for a sunset drink. Rooms are basic, though - you'll pay for the location.
La Becca Hôtel
HOTEL
$$
( 23 31 05 13; Route de Lomé-Cotonou; r with fan CFA11,000-13,000, with air-con CFA15,000-21,000; )
The
cheap and cheerful La Becca is a good budget option, with smallish, yet well-scrubbed,
rooms. The air-con rooms are significantly better than the fan-cooled units.
Getting There & Away
From the
gare routière
(bus station), bush taxis and minibuses head to Lomé (CFA1000,
one hour), as well as to the Beninese border and Cotonou (CFA2500, 2½ hours).
