Lighthouse Grand Bassam — Attraction in Comoé

The purpose of this oddly located lighthouse remains a mistery to us. Someone asked us if we wanted them to open the gate so we could take a closer look, but we didn't go. We asked that person what was the use of the lighthouse if the water was so far away, but they replied that in the past it had been used to guide the fishermen. Perhaps the land around it has been reclaimed. We do not know. The lighthouse is not used nowadays, as the beacon seems...

This tiny but mighty lighthouse served a purpose on the coastal city and is now part of the UNESCO site of Grand Bassam. The lighthouse does seem a bit far from the actual waterfront. A guide can explain the importance of this light house. Well worth a short stop to see the lighthouse in...

The lighthouse on it's own is nice and all the location is a bit difficult to get used to as a foreigner. You have to be careful of your belongings because people might take stuff from You. But Overall I had a pleasant experience there. And the kids were playing football next to...