Fidjrossè Beach
Plage de Fidjrossè
An urban beach on Cotonou's western outskirts, lined with coconut palms, beachfront bars and weekend barbecues, a favorite leisure spot for locals.
Fidjrossè Beach lies west of Cotonou's airport, with rows of beachfront bars, restaurants and beach chairs along the shore. Crowds of young people gather on weekends and public holidays. You can eat grilled fish, drink La Béninoise beer and watch the sunset. The Gulf of Guinea has big waves and strong rip currents, so swimming is not recommended. Be careful on quiet stretches at night, and don't leave valuables unattended on the sand. From downtown, a taxi or motorbike taxi (Zémidjan) takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Opening hours
All day (restaurants and bars until late at night)
Nearby sights
- Amazon Statue (Monument de l'Amazone)
- Place de l'Étoile Rouge
- Centre de Promotion de l'Artisanat
- Fondation Zinsou
- Dantokpa Market
- Cotonou Cathedral (Notre-Dame-de-Miséricorde)
- Ganvié
- Bouche du Roy