Assinie
Assinie-Mafia
A narrow sandbar between the lagoon and the Atlantic, lined with palm-fringed beaches and resorts, and the favourite seaside weekend getaway for Abidjan residents.
Assinie lies about 80 km east of Abidjan, close to the Ghanaian border. It is a slender sandbar between the Aby Lagoon and the Atlantic, with calm lagoon water on one side, surf-battered beaches on the other, and coconut palms providing shade. Along the way are seaside resorts and bars, where you can take boat trips on the lagoon and out to 'Billionaires' Bay', try water sports and eat grilled fish. Rip currents along the coast are strong, so swim only in the areas designated by the resorts. The drive from Abidjan takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Most people visit for a day trip or stay a night, and rooms should be booked well in advance for weekends and public holidays.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Historic Town of Grand-Bassam
- National Costume Museum, Grand-Bassam
- Bingerville Botanical Garden
- Centre Artisanal de la Ville d'Abidjan (CAVA)
- Hôtel Ivoire
- Treichville Market
- Fondation Donwahi
- Grand Mosque of Plateau