Football is the biggest lure for fans jetting into Abidjan for the 34th edition of Africa's premiere football tournament. But travelling for football also means travelling for good vibes, great food and a chance to experience one of West Africa's most vibrant countries.
When they're not cheering on their teams in the 60,000-seat Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, fans can make a beeline for Banco National Park – the only urban area of primary tropical forest in Africa. For lovers of architecture, St Paul's Cathedral, designed by Italian architect Aldo Spirito, has six spectacular stained-glass windows. Food lovers, meanwhile, will find plenty of local cuisine to try, including street food such as alloco – plantain fried in palm oil, spiced with steamed onions and chilli, and eaten with grilled fish…
