Here Goes the List of 7 Best Beaches in Ghana
1. Labadi Beach
Located at the western edge of Accra is Labadi pleasure beach. This public beach has a fascinating 3-kilometer beachfront offering a variety of attractions as well as activities. One important natural phenomenon in this beach is strong winds, which enable beach sports such as football, beach volleyball and Frisbee. The beach also has infrastructure and facilities that make it user friendly including shower-rooms, changing-rooms, restaurants as well as snack bars and many more. A fee has to be paid to enter the beach and there are performers, acrobatics and musicians who grace the occasion on regular basis.
2. Ada Beach
This beach is located 100 kilometers from the capital city, Accra. Ada beach is located at the estuary of the famous River Volta. It features extensive picturesque sandy coastal beaches that have become the nesting place for beautiful sea birds. You will also find the rare and endangered species of turtles in this scenic beach. If you love skiing, sport fishing and even yachting, thanks to the presence of a nearby marine, Ada beach is the place to go. One unique thing with this beach and indeed the other beaches east of Accra is that they are less frequently visited and therefore you will have ample time to interact more personally with the locals.
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3. Kokrobite beach
This is Rastafarians paradise and if you are a fan of this genre of music, Kokrobite is the place to go. It is a funky beach town located approximately 27 kilometers from Accra. The atmosphere here is partying and merrymaking and in this regard superior to other beaches at the suburbs of Accra. The tropical temperature here makes sunbathing enjoyable as the blue costal waters bring a cooling breeze inland. At night, the beach turns frenzy with bonfire celebrations characterized by song, dance and drumming. Kokrobite is a place you might want to try out this holiday season.
4. Busua Beach
Busua beach is another great attraction in Ghana. It is strategically located on an expanse of natural sandy beaches approximately 45 kilometers west of the port city known as Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana. This location is about 5.5 hours drive from Accra. The magical night breeze and fresh atmosphere found at Busua beach makes it a wonderful destination for holiday goers. The coastal waters at this beach are breathtaking giving you the opportunity to appreciate what nature has to offer. Busua Beach is among the cleanest and the most peaceful because of its remote location. This is the place to go if you want quietness and peace of mind.
5. Cocoloco Beach
This is another beach worthy of inclusion in the list of top 7 best Ghana beaches. The Cocoloco beach is the breeding site for the West African turtles and the sanctuary of the estuarine birds. This beach is located in close proximity to Ada beach in the eastern side of Accra where the popular River Volta drains into the ocean. Here you will get the opportunity to enjoy nature and the pleasure that the beach life brings.
6. Elmina Beaches
Featuring an expansive coastline studded with beautiful and natural palm trees, the Elmina beaches are among the most beautiful recreational places in Ghana and West Africa as a whole. The tidal waves are strong bringing the fresh breeze from deep sea into the costal hotels where you will be accommodated. Here, you will also get to view St. Georges Castle while under the palm trees. It is a nice place to walk because it is litter free and do not require any entry fees.
7. Fete
Located just an hour’s drive west of Accra is Fete. This astonishing beauty is rarely visited although it is holiday goers’ paradise. Fete is actually a beach town located a hillside that slopes down to sandy beaches. The beach is near the fishing village of Senya Beraku, which hosts the famous, but less visited Fort of Good Hope.
