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| Accra Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Accra City Centre Accra City Centre R.K. www.ghana-net.com The capital of Ghana, Accra, is a pleasant city (pop. 1 100 000) on the southern coast. Start your sightseeing at the Perpetual Flame at the Cenotaph in Revolution Square then go on to the National Museum (one of the best collections in West Africa—allow at least two hours). Next to the museum is a good craft market which sells paintings, prints and postcards. The city’s main sites are the Makola Market (the city’s central market), Liberation Square (memorial to three Ghanaians who were shot during colonial times), the tropical gardens, the Art Centre (for shopping and cultural events), the grave of Kwame Nkrumah (the first Ghanaian president) and that of W. E. B. Du Bois (the American-born civil rights leader who spent his last years in Accra). |
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| Accra also has some beautiful beaches, some more touristy than others.
Labadi and Kokrobite will ask for an entrance fee, expect a busy crowd on
Saturday and especially Sunday. You'll probably be entertained by musicians
and acrobats, they will usually ask for a small token for the entertainment.
It's up to you. Bear in mind that they count on it for their livelihood. You
will also find a lot of peddlers selling all sorts of things. If you like a
more quiet beach, you should check out CoCo beach (in Teshie) though very
rocky and not so good for swimming. Also Misty (in between Teshie and Tema).
Ada beach is another quiet beach situated on the mouth of the Volta River.
There you will find some water sports activities. The trip there will take a
bit longer but it's worth it. For the best beaches you really need to head
outside of Accra. The most touristy area of Accra is Osu. It's located quite close to the Art Centre and Liberation Square. The main street (Cantoments Road) and those around the area have plenty of good hotels and restaurants of all kinds. Fast food like burgers & pizza is widely available. International foods like Chinese, Indian, Lebanese, French, etc. are also available. But for those who like Ghanaian food better or would like to try it for the first time, there is a big (and really clean) chopbar nearby. If you're into the club scene, there are loads of places to choose from. Depending on the style of music, atmosphere and crowd you prefer. There is something for everyone. If you happen to be travelling with children, there is a bowling alley in Teshie, and go carts near the trade fair site in Labadi. __________Sights Edit This Night View - Golden Tulip Night View - Golden Tulip Display all or display just: Castles Hotspots Landmarks Memorials Parks, Gardens and Zoos general Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] The grave of W. E. B. Du Bois Edit This The American-born civil rights leader who spent his last years in Accra. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Nkrumah Mausoleum Edit This hornplayers (Nrumah Mausoleum) hornplayers (Nrumah Mausoleum) photo by: Ragna Meul This is the grave of Kwame Nrumah (the first Ghanaian president) placed in a quiete nice park together with a small museum about his life. It's located right next to the Arts Centre. type: Memorials World66 rating: [rate it] Independance Square Edit This Independance Square Independance Square photo by: Ragna Meul Memorial to three Ghanaians who were shot during colonial times. At national holidays, including "May Day" (first of May) and the independance day (6th of March) ceremonies and parades are held here. type: Memorials World66 rating: [rate it] National Museum Edit This One of the best collections in West Africa—allow at least two hours. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Osu Castle Edit This Osu Castle Osu Castle photo by: Kingboat This castle is somewhat comparable to the castles in Elmina and Cape coast, but unfortunately you can't just walk up to it for a visit. Inside this historical monument the Ghanaian ministery holds his meetings. You can enter as a tourist if you make a reservation. It welcomes people from all ages and races. Please visit! type: Castles World66 rating: [rate it] address: Osu (at the end of Cantoments Road, at the seaside) The tropical gardens Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Makola Market Edit This Makola Market is located in the Greater Accra area. It is the continent's most colorful and attractive places to visit. It's a modern open-air market where women come and sell their goods. You will not be disappointed. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] The University of Ghana, Legon Edit This The University of Ghana is the perfect showpiece of Japanese architecture in a tropical setting. This building is also where you'll be able to see the students roaming around. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] The Art Centre Edit This A large "market" with stalls selling arts & crafts from Ghana. You could buy very fine wood carvings, drums, and several types of colourfull cloth, including the Ashante kente. However, prices could be a multiple of what you find elsewhere in Ghana, so bargain hard! Appart from the drummakers there are not much demonstrations of how all this beauty is created. If you also plan to visit Kumasi, the Cultural Centre there is by far superior to this. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] address: later _______Getting There Edit This Kotoka International Airport Kotoka International Airport Ragna Meul [Add Global transport mode] Accra by air (from abroad) Edit This Kotoka International Aiport - Accra, Ghana Kotoka International Aiport - Accra, Ghana photo by: Kenny From most places in the world it is easyest to get to Ghana by air. Some companies who fly on Accra are: KLM, Lufthansa, Alitalia, British Airways, South-african airlines, Egypt air, Afriquiya & Apstar (the replacement of Ghana Airways). The airport where you'll land in Accra is Kotoka International. It is not yet that big, but still expanding, and you'll find solutions to all your basic needs. At the airport side you'll see restaurants, drinking spots, a callcenter/internetcafé, taxi's,... and the offices of most airlines where you might wanna more.. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] __________Beaches Edit This cultural group at La Beach cultural group at La Beach Ragna Meul [Add Beach] Elmina Beach Edit This The Elmina Beach is a walking distance from the Elmina Beach Resort. It is one of Central Region's cleanest and quietest beaches. The ocean view is amazing and often see fishermen bringing in the catch of the day. Want to have a picnic? No worries. This beach offers a nice, relaxing place for you to have either an intimate picnic with a love one or a big family outing. Whatever it is, Elmina Beach will be perfect for it. World66 rating: [rate it] Labadi Beach Edit This Labadi Beach Labadi Beach photo by: Ragna Meul East from Labadi Beach Hotel. It's a very popular beach and many times there are shows in the weekend. Too bad the entrance fee is actually quiet high, unless you are staying in one of the closest hotels. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Kokrobite Edit This The first beach behind Accra you pass on the highway to Cape Coast. Nothing spectacular, but a good place to have a beer. World66 rating: [rate it] Coco Beach Edit This In Nungua, east on the road to Tema. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This i Display all or display just: Casinos Clubs and dancing Erotic clubs and bars Pubs general Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] Ryan's Irish Pub & Restaurant Edit This Ryans Irish Pub Ryans Irish Pub photo by: Bojan Vouk Ryan's is the first and only Irish Pub in West Africa. Situated in historic Osu, in the heart of the shopping and nightlife centre of Ghana's capital city. Ryan's caters mainly to the expatriate and local business communities, but the clientele ranges from the very young to the not so young, right through all the age groups type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 021-762334 url: www.irishpubghana.com address: Osu, Accra Aphrodisiac Edit This Newly reopened Aphrodisiac ("Aphro" amongst the locals) is the definite hotspot in Accra now. This is where all the rich & famous go to enjoy the champagne in the VIP. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: Late url: www.clubaphro.com address: Airport Residental Area Picadilly Circle Edit This 80 meters south of Nkrumah Circle. Locally known as pickalady. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] Jokers Edit This i Not very far from La Beach is a very popular poolcafé called Jokers, tourists as well as local people go there often to have a drink and a game. type: Erotic clubs and bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Labadi Accra Chester Edit This The place to be for the expat community. Good place with live music and good beer. Wednesday is the best day. Chester is located right in the heart of the nighlife area of Osu. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Boomerang Edit This A nice dancing place, located a litttle bit out of the centre of Accra. If you like the hiplifeand the way Ghanaians dance on it, you will certainly enjoy your evening in this 'disco' There used to be a casino right next to boomerang, but I'm not very sure if it's still there. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] Waikiki Edit This Nightclub located just below Nkrumah circle. if you need company for the night this is a good alternave. many beautiful and willing girls which is possible to get for a fair prices. type: Erotic clubs and bars World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: late Frankie's Hotel and Restaurant Edit This This club is perfect for socializing and it even has a hotel above (in case you decide you need to sleep off all that alcohol) type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: 6 AM Kilimanjaro Edit This 500 C to get in. Next to Picadilly. type: Erotic clubs and bars World66 rating: [rate it] Apollo Theatre Edit This Popular dancing place. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] |
