Ouémé Department district, Benin

Places to visit near Semi

Semi is a town in Ouémé Department district, Benin. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 4 mosques & dargahs and 3 churches. The must-see places are Musée Honmè (14 km), Grande Mosquée de Porto-Novo (15 km) and Notre-Dame de Miséricorde (25 km).

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Semi at a glance

Location
Ouémé Department district, Benin
Coordinates
6.3667° N, 2.6167° E
Places within 50 km
86 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Semi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Semi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Semi

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Semi. The closest is Sèmè-Kraké (13 km); the best-known is L'Amazone (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Semi

31 museums within 100 km of Semi. The closest is Musée Honmè (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Semi

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Semi. The closest is Grande Mosquée de Porto-Novo (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Semi

20 churches within 100 km of Semi. The closest is Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Lourdes (15 km); the best-known is Notre-Dame de Miséricorde (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Semi

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Semi. The closest is Réserve Naturelle (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Semi

6 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Semi. The closest is Chenal de Cotonou (24 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Semi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Semi
  2. 25 km Notre-Dame de Miséricorde · church, Littoral Department
  3. 4 km L'Amazone · heritage site, Littoral Department
  4. 34 km Musée Honmè · museum, Ouémé Department
  5. 1 km Grande Mosquée de Porto-Novo · mosque or dargah, Ouémé Department
  6. 31 km Suntan Beach · beach, Lagos State
  7. 31 km Back to Semi

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How to reach Semi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Semi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3457Sèmè-Kraké (13 km)
    Museums2031Musée Honmè (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs422Grande Mosquée de Porto-Novo (15 km)
    Churches320Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Lourdes (15 km)
    Other attractions79Place Vodùn Yedomin (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Réserve Naturelle (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves36Chenal de Cotonou (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Porto Novo Lagoon (14 km)
    Beaches & coast24Obama Beach (30 km)
    Temples12Temple des Zangbétô (14 km)
    Caves12La CAVE À TOUT (20 km)
    Buddhist sites22Mobile (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Vulgarisateur (22 km)
    Parks11Complexe Touristique agoualand(CTA) (47 km)

    Semi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Semi?

    Musée Honmè (museum, about 14 km), Grande Mosquée de Porto-Novo (mosque or dargah, about 15 km), Notre-Dame de Miséricorde (church, about 25 km), L'Amazone (heritage site, about 29 km), Suntan Beach (beach, about 31 km), Sèmè-Kraké (heritage site, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Semi?

    86 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 4 mosques & dargahs, 3 churches, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Semi?

    Sèmè-Kraké, about 13 km by road; Palais Royal (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Semi?

    Musée Honmè, about 14 km by road; Musée Da-Silva (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Semi?

    Grande Mosquée de Porto-Novo, about 15 km by road; Mosquée Zongo Cotonou (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Semi?

    Start in Semi, visit Notre-Dame de Miséricorde, then L'Amazone, then Musée Honmè, then Grande Mosquée de Porto-Novo, then Suntan Beach, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Semi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Semi

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