Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin, located on the coast in the southeastern part of the nation.

Porto-Novo Halal Travel Guide

Porto Novo is the capital of Benin. Benin’s second largest city of roughly 250,000 people is a nice change of pace from the bustling Cotonou and has many nice features. It is an easy one-hour vehicle ride from Cotonou, and only 20 minutes from the beach. Porto Novo, named by the Portuguese in the 1500s, is still today showing significant Portuguese influence. For its size, Porto Novo has quite of bit of culture and tourist attractions. Ouando, a neighborhood 3km north of the downtown, has a large market and pretty great nightlife.

Travel to Porto-Novo

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Porto-Novo

Although the capital of Benin, one must fly in to Cotonou and take a taxi (600cfa) to Porto Novo.

By shuttle van or taxi

Minibuses and taxis go to Cotonou regularly and are affordable (600cfa for the 45 minutes trip). You will most likely end up at the big market Dantopka in Cotonou unless you choose to descend somewhere before that. It can be quite intimidating getting out there especially in peak times. You will be immediately surrounded with people wanting to give you rides. They will grab your bags and start to usher you to their moto or car, so make sure you have a good handle on things before stepping out of the car.

Also, from the Porto Novo auto gare and there are taxis to Abomey and Lagos, Nigeria. For traveling north, head to Marche Ouanho and say you are looking for a vehicle for your destination. Every hour or so, when filled, cars leave for Pobé and Ketou.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Porto-Novo

There are pirogues leaving from Porto arriving less-visited lake villages nearby. Ask around down by the lagoon, about 50m east of the bridge for prices. No fixed prices, but usually expect to pay around 2,000 cfa round trip.

How to get around in Porto-Novo

Traffic isn't overwhelming like in Cotonou. However, like Cotonou and the best way and easiest way to see Porto Novo is by zemidjan. A full day with driver waiting on you should cost 5,000cfa maximum. Not bad.

What to see in Porto-Novo

Grande mosquee porto-novo - The Grand Mosque.

The unique and perhaps most colorful building in West Africa is the 19th century Brazilian style church now converted into a mosque. A must-see.

• Ethnographical Museum of Porto Novo - Museé Ethnographique de Porto Novo | 6.473200, 2.617438 - Ahis is an interesting museum that takes an intensive look into the past of Porto Novo’s kings. Displaying a good selection of fetishes, old Yourba king masks, costumes, and some musical instruments, this is definitely worth the CFA 1,000 Entrance fee.

• Honmé Museum - Musee Honmé, Palais Royal du Roi Toffa | 6.469310, 2.624985 - Entrance fee CFA 1,000 Former residence of King Toffa. Well maintained, rather simple, palace is a nice look into how Beninese royalty really lived. 1883 was the year King Toffa signed the treaty with French, agreeing to hand over land. The kingdom of Porto Novo was one of the longest lasting in Africa, lasting up until 1976.

• Jardin Place Jean Bayol - Large plaza which contains a statue of the first King of Porto-Novo.

• Governor's Palace - Palais de Gouverneur - Home of the national legislature.

• Museé da Silva 6.470798, 2.620284 - Celebrating Afro-Brazilian influence on the city, this fairly new museum offers a lot of variety. The museum grounds consist of a traditional house, a small library, an open-air cinema showing French films, and a hotel.
• Celestial Church of Christ's Headquaters - Paroisse Mere de l'Eglise du Christianisme Celeste - your visit should be free - Celestial Church of Christ (Eglise du Christianisme Celeste) is a Christian denomination, which has grown world wide. The church was founded by S.B.J Oschoffa.

• Lycee Behanzin - Behanzin high school | lycee Behanzin is the first secondary school of Benin. The school celebrated its centennial in 2015.

Best things to do in Porto-Novo

• Centre Songhai. Project Songhai has an interesting story and is a good example of a self-sustaining learning community. They attract students from all over West Africa for agriculture studies and they are pioneers in waste management and resourcefulness. The compound includes a dormitory residence, beautiful open-air conference centers, cyber café, nice restaurants and bar, and a small general store with fresh produce.

There is in mid- January a fete which celebrates Afro-Brazilian legacy is a large festival of food, music, and dancing; definitely worth checking out if you are around. Contact Musee de Silva for more information.

Ask around in Ouando and there is a decent swimming pool.

Across from the National Assembly and there are two nice parks with an outdoor patio/restaurant, and walking paths.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Porto-Novo

There are about four supermarkets with lots of variety. The big ones to ask for are Champignon, Paniere, Universe 7, all located on the same boulevard through town.

• Adjarra Market, located 10Km north of Porto. Held every fourth day, this market is certainly one of the best in Benin. One can find unique types of tie-dyed fabric, amazing pottery, unusual musical instruments, various voodoo ornaments, and of course mainstream market items.
• Ouando Market is the largest market in the city.

Halal Restaurants in Porto-Novo

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• Comme Chez Soi, western side of Rond-Point Ataké. Good, affordable African food.
• Maquis Katchi Ambiance, Carrefour Catchi. Inexpensive place where the local specialty is bush rat, and is quite good.
• Restaurant Mahi, just south of Place Kokoyé. Hearty, Beninese style meals, good prices.

Mid-range

• Buvette Escale du Pont, right near the bus station or gare. Cheap drinks and good African menu.

• Java Promo 6.473492, 2.617602 Across from National Assembly - Nice atmosphere, great service, and good food.

• Casa Danza, a block south of Ethnographic museum. A good selection of more expensive western dishes and some Beninese food.

Hotels Dona and Beaurivage have restaurants with both big menus and big prices.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hotel Malibu, tel. 21 34 04. Rooms from CFA 3,500. Very basic accommodation with an affordable restaurant attached
• Hotel La Détente, tel. 21 44 69. Rooms from CFA 5,000. Hotel includes a restaurant, outdoor terrace with view of lagoon, and clean rooms with showers and fans.
• Catholic Mission, located between Ouando and downtown.

Mid-range

• Museé da Silva, tel. 21 50 71. Rooms from CFA 13,000. Nice rooms with air conditioning, but located on busy street so noise can be a problem.
• Hotel Beaurivage, tel. 21 23 99. Rooms from CFA 16,000. Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms overlooking the lagoon in the western part of town.
• Hotel Dona, tel. 22 30 52. Rooms from CFA 17,000.Just north of downtown, this hotel is most expensive but nicer than the others.

Telecommunications in Porto-Novo

There are plenty of internet cafes that work well especially in the town center. Prices are usually around 400cfa per hour.

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