Travel Information For Cote d'Ivoire

http://travel-to-cote-divoire.blogspot.com/2011/12/travel-information-for-cote-divoire.html
Travel Information For Cote d'Ivoire
Travel tips for your trip to Côte d'Ivoire Hotel Maps helps you to make your trip to Côte d'Ivoire the holiday a Splendid One


Accommodation Cote d'Ivoire

Cote d'Ivoire > Grand Bassam > Etoile du Sud

The Hotel has 2 restaurants - Snack Bar at the Beach - Bar - Pool with Jacoozi with direct acces to the ocean - Boutiques - Meeting and conference hall - security 24 hours a day - small Pool for children - horse riding - Parachuting - Beach sports.

The hotel has many air-conditioned rooms that are attractive, spacious with balconies. The rooms overlooked the pool--and the ocean far in the distance. French language television and a refrigerator are provided in the room along with some nice smelling toiletries.

The hotel is in 3 buildings with 40 rooms and 2 suites

Tel: +225 21302939
Fax: +225 21302920

Cote d'Ivoire Cities

Abidjan
Abidjan is the largest city and the chief port of the country of Côte d'Ivoire / Ivory Coast located in the continent of Africa. Presently, Yamoussoukro is the official capital of Côte d'Ivoire, but Abidjan holds its position as the most important commercial and banking centre in the country. Known as the “Paris of Africa”, it is one of the largest populated cities in Western Africa with a major French speaking population.


The city is situated on the Ébrié Lagoon, consisting of several peninsulas that are linked by bridges. The Ébrié Lagoon is separated from the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean by the Vridi Canal sandbar.

Today Abidjan’s seaport is known for exporting agricultural products such as coffee, cocoa, timber, bananas, pineapples, and manganese. The total area of Abidjan extends from the main administrative area to the industrial area in Petit-Bassam and the petroleum and mineral docks in the Vridi Canal.

The city has been beautified by a number of wide streets and green garden squares. There are a number of museums, research institutes and libraries that add up to the value of the city with its arts and crafts displays. Attractions such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Hôtel Ivoire and Banco National Park help in drawing a lot of attention towards the city.

Health and Medical Information


All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. All drinking water should be bottled, boiled or carbonated. Water used for brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised. Avoid all dairy products and food from street vendors. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Other risks:

Places to Visit


Abidjan

Abidjan is the largest city in Cote d'Ivoire. Situated in the Ebrie Lagoon, it stands on several converging peninsulas and islands. Also known as the Pearl of the Lagoons, it has a population of approximately 4 million inhabitants.


Typical of tropical weather conditions, the city is hot and humid. Summer is from March-May, followed by the rains from June-October. The general ttemperature in Abidjan ranges from 21.6-32.6C
Abidjan is the commercial and business centre of Cote d’ Ivoire. It houses numerous important governmental departments as well as embassies and banking institutions.
A cosmopolitan city, Abidjan is a melting-pot of more than sixty ethnic tribes of Cote d’Ivoire.


Tour Cote d'Ivoire

Bird-watching

Cape Verde is home to several rare breeds of African birds, as well as unique types of sparrows, swifts and warblers.
Cape Verdean rum

Sample Cape Verdean rum or grog, produced on Santo Antão.


Shopping in Cape Verde
Shopping in the islands is low-key and is mainly in local markets. Toiletries and other day-to-day items can be expensive as most things are imported, but the markets are a great place to look for handicrafts. Basket-weaving is a popular past-time, and artists fashion utensils and figurines from clay.
Shopping hours:
Mon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1500-1900