West Africa - Cote d'Ivoire (PDF Chapter)

Côte d’Ivoire is a stunner, shingled with starfish-studded sands, palm-tree forests and roads so orange they resemble strips of bronzing powder. This is a true tropical paradise, and a country that is striding towards modernisation and economic progress without losing its identity.

• dine on creative Ivoirian dishes, explore contemporary African art and sway to the sweet sounds of coupédecalé music in the shadow of Abidjan’s stunning skyline.
• maps
• enjoy the relaxed beach vibe and explore the dilapidating colonial past of Côte d’Ivoire at Grand Bassam.
• transport
• laze in a pirogue while watching surfers slide to shore, then tuck into fresh seafood under the stars at Assinie.
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Abidjan, The Eastern Beaches, Grand Bassam, As-sinie, The West Coast, Sassandra, San Pédro, Yamoussoukro, Man, Parc National De Taï, Un-derstand Côte d’Ivoire, Côte d’Ivoire Today, History, Arts & Crafts, Environment, Survival Guide.