Are you in Accra and looking some beautiful beaches in Accra to visit? Or you are planning to visit Accra, Ghana as a tourist and wish to visit some beautiful beaches in Accra?
If your answer is yes, then you are at the right place. In this article, we tell you the 4 most beautiful beaches in Accra and their locations.
There are several recreational places to visit in Accra, but visiting a nice beach for relaxation after a hard day’s work is one thing that many people will love.
Accra can boast of several beautiful beaches that everyone can visit. Many Ghanaians like going to beach on holidays, weekends and and festive seasons which make the beaches very busy during those periods. People who do not want too much noise and disturbance prefer visiting the beach on weekdays.
List of the 4 beautiful beaches in Accra and their locations
Labadi Beach
Labadi beach is located in La, popularly known as Labadi, near Teshie in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Labadi beach is also known as La Pleasure beach. It is perhaps the most popular beach in the whole Ghana.
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Like any other beaches, Labadi beach is opened to the public. It is mostly busy on holidays. There are wide varieties of food available at Labadi beach, ranging from local delicacies to continental dishes. Any kind of drink is available at Labadi beach.
On holidays and weekends, there are often performances of reggae, hiplife, playback, and cultural drumming and dancing at the beach.
Kokrobite Beach
Kokrobite is a town in Accra. It is near Bortiano and about 25km from the capital, Accra. The Kokrobite beach is situated in the town hence the name.
Kokrobite beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Accra. It is also one of the busiest beaches in Accra especially during holidays and weekends.
If you want something different, then choose Kokrobite beach. It is very popular with travelers and most importantly for people who love reggae music.
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There are several coconut trees along the beach of Kokrobite. It hosts live bands on evenings and during weekends. Saturdays are known as reggae nights.
There are several hotels around the beach that you can book and sleep over if you want to. Below are three popular hotels around the beach.
Big Milly’s Backyard –
Probably the most well known hotel in Kokrobite. Directly on the beach. A good menu with international cuisine and breakfasts (7 – 15 cedis), a bar, and a cocktail & juice bar. A range of rooms are available at various prices. Curio sellers are on site. As Big Milly’s is a popular destination with the backpacker crowd, it seems an excellent place to meet other travelers. A book exchange is also available at the reception office. Check the Big Milly’s hotel here
Korkor Inn
Two spots down from Big Milly’s with direct access to the beach. This hotel includes a large suite with bedroom, large bathroom, living room, and a balcony overlooking the beach. Ocean views directly from the room’s living room area. Korkor Inn is a good value for a beachfront view and seems to be a popular place for Ghanaians to eat and drink on busy days. The kitchen can prepare jolof rice and fried rice.
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Kokrobite Garden
A very nice garden area with hammocks, tire swing, and gazebo. The garden area is kept meticulously clean, and the rooms likely are as well. The guesthouses are owned by a friendly Spanish couple who have young children. Even if you decide not to stay here, it’s still worth coming by for a meal. They serve excellent Italian pastas and pizzas. Kokrobite Garden is a peaceful place to relax, and while not directly on the beach, it’s an extremely short walk to the water.
Bojo Beach
Bojo beach is located in Bortiano, Accra. Bojo beach is one of the beautiful beaches in Accra. It is about 20km from the capital, Accra.
Bojo Beach Resort, Accra is located next to the Densu River Delta, Ramsar site and Atlantic Ocean. Bojo beach presents its visitors with a series of exciting and adventurous experiences that will keep them coming back every time the opportunity presents itself.
Bojo Beach’s guest accommodations are an oasis of beauty, comfort, extraordinary style with a touch of charm. With 35 upscale Guest rooms and Suites, their Boutique Hotel is designed to be your ultimate retreat in the suburb of Accra.
Bojo beach is more or less like an island; seeing still water on one side and the Atlantic Ocean at the other side.
Ada Beach
Ada beach is one of the beautiful beaches you should visit in Accra. It is located in Ada in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, about 100km from the capital, Accra.
Ada beach is noted for several fun activities such as jet skiing, sport fishing, among others. Ada beach is also noted for uncommon and endangered species of turtles. The beach is beautifully occupied by coconut trees.
