Abomey

Beginning in the 17th century, Abomey served as the capital of Ancient Dahomey for around 300 years. The Abomey Royal Palaces, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is the city's principal attraction and reason for visiting. Despite the fact that the palaces have been entirely demolished and are in a decrepit state, Abomey has immense historical significance, and the stories of the monarchs who previously stayed here are interesting.

Abomey is situated in a region where palm nuts and peanuts (groundnuts) are farmed, and it is linked to Cotonou, the country's primary economic center, and Porto-Novo, the capital, by road and train. With 208 hours of sunshine, this is a perfect season to visit Abomey-Calavi if you prefer staring at blue skies and adore the sun.

• Location: Abomey, Benin
• Timing: Open all day
• Famous for: palm nuts and peanuts
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time To Visit: The best times of year to visit Abomey-Calavi for hot-weather activities are from mid-July to mid-September and from mid-December to mid-January, according to the beach/pool score.