A safe beach in Benin!

We've found a safe and clean beach in Benin! El Dorado beach (east of Cotonou city) is part of the majestic sounding but horribly run-down El Dorado Beach Club & Hotel, but try not to let the shabbiness and near-abandoned conditions of the "resort " distract you. Both the beach and the water are clean, and the security guard continually pick up any garbage washed ashore. There are concrete huts that give shelter from the sun. We all enjoyed playing in the sand and jumping through the waves - at low tide the sea was quite safe but at high tide there were some very strong waves, although the beach is protected by a stone breakwater which reduces the risk of rip currents. It costs 1500 CFA for adults and 500 CFA for the kids, but that included a free soft drink. Finding the place is not easy - best look at 6°21'22.74"N 2°27'47.96"E on Google Earth. Things to take: toilet paper, beach chairs, and your own food. Watch the toilets though - they are the worst beach toilets I have EVER visited in West Africa! Olly