Sassandra

Sassandra is a town in Côte d'Ivoire, lying on the Gulf of Guinea at the mouth of the Sassandra River. The town was founded by the Portuguese as São Andrea and was later run by the British, then the French as a seaport for timber. The town declined in the 1960s after San Pédro's port was completed, its main industry now being fishing.

Sassandra is known for its beaches and lighthouse, while the Gaoulou National Park lies nearby.