This colonial-era lighthouse was built in the 1930s replacing an earlier lighthouse that had been built in 1871. It has become a tourist attraction over time however there is no gift shops or ticket offices here, so there are no massive queues and set prices. Usually someone trying to persuade you to use them as […]
Busua Beach is located on several acres of natural sandy beaches about 45 kms west of the port city of Takoradi in Ghana’s Western Region, which is about a 5.5 hour drive from Accra. Busua beach is a wonderful place to be, with its night cool breeze and accommodating atmosphere. The water here is serene […]
The beaches around Elmina are among the most beautiful beaches along West Africa. The waves are mostly quite strong and a wide line of palm trees bordering the coastline makes a perfect scene. Walking around here is great, and so is sitting in the shade of the palms, with a great view of St. Georges […]
Kokrobite is a funky beach town well suited to all beach lovers who feel like something different with lots of variety. It is a home for all reggae lovers and Rastafarians as well, so it can have more of a party atmosphere than other beaches outside of Accra. Located about 27km west of Accra, Kokrobite […]
Cocoloko Beach Resort beach is a breeding ground for sea turtles, as well as a sanctuary for estuarine birds. Near Ada, the Cocoloko Beach is also located east of Accra, where the Volta River empties into the Atlantic Ocean. This beach is a perfect destination not only for beach combers but also for nature lovers, […]
One hundred km east of Accra is Ada Beach this coastal beach town is located at the estuary of the Volta River. It is an area of great scenic beauty which has extensive sand bars that provide nesting grounds for sea birds. The ares provides a safe haven for some endangered species of marine turtles […]
Labadi beach is a public beach located in La, at the western edge of Accra. It has a three-km beach front that offers wide variety of activities. This beach can get over crowed as it is the beach frequented by most people within the greater Accra region. Once you have paid the small entrance fee […]
Ankobra Beach and Awangazule beach are spectacular beaches which are located near the coastal village of Axim, a couple hours west of Takoradi. If relaxing in solitude on a clean, uncrowded palm lined beach is your idea of a good holiday, it hard to to find a better location. a beautiful beach, surrounded by tropical […]
Wesley Methodist Cathedral is an attraction worth taking a picture off and just seeing when in Kumasi. Its one of the oldest churches in Kumasi with a very picturesque building. This is a working church with regular services taking place. If you are going inside to worship take a look the brilliant dark mahogany balconies […]
The Akosombo Dam, also known as the Volta Dam, is a hydroelectric dam on the Volta River in southeastern Ghana in the Akosombo gorge and part of the Volta River Authority. Which is powered by the worlds largest man made lake, Lake Volta. The dam waswas conceived in 1915 but was built in 1965 as […]