Lomé
Togo
- Safety rating
- 5.4/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry seasons of November to February and July to August are the most comfortable for the coast.
- Population
- 2.2M
Overview
Togo's relaxed seaside capital lines a palm-fringed Atlantic beachfront right on the border with Ghana. Famed for its vast Grand Marché, the eye-opening fetish market and breezy coastal boulevards, it offers an easygoing West African welcome.
Top attractions
Browse the huge Grand Marché, brave the Akodesséwa fetish market, stroll the beachfront and visit the National Museum.
Getting around
Yellow moto-taxis (zemidjans) are the quickest way around, supplemented by shared taxis along the main boulevards.