theme.summer-weekend.heading
theme.summer-weekend.intro
Top spots in Takoradi
Busua Beach
OutdoorsBusua (45 min)
Ghana's surf capital — gentle break, beachfront fish-grill shacks.
Cape Three Points
OutdoorsCape Three Points (90 min)
Southernmost tip of Ghana — lighthouse, mangroves and Escape3Points eco-lodge.
Ankobra Beach Resort
OutdoorsAxim (90 min)
Palm-fringed coast with the Ankobra River mouth — kayak and beach hammock.
Where to eat
Captain Hook's Restaurant
$$Seafood · Beach Road
Lobster, calamari and the city's freshest grilled prawns.
Akroma Plaza
$$Ghanaian / Continental · Effia Nkwanta
Pool-side terrace — kelewele, jollof and palm-nut soup.
Best Western Atlantic Hotel
$$$Pan-African · Chapel Hill
Buffet with skyline view over the harbour — Sunday brunch institution.
Black Star Café
$Café / Light meals · Market Circle
Espresso, waakye breakfasts and Wi-Fi for offshore workers.
Daavi Special
$Ewe home-style · Anaji
Akple, fetri detsi okra stew and the city's best palm wine.
Live & on stage
Takoradi Street Carnival
Market Circle · Dec 29 · Detty December · Carnival / Highlife
Busua Beach Detty Rave
Busua Beach · Dec 27 · Detty December · Beach rave
Cape Three Points NYE Bonfire
Escape3Points · Dec 31 · Detty December · NYE
Asa Baako (One Dance)
Busua Beach · Mar 6–9 · Beach Festival
Kundum Festival
Nzema / Axim coast · Aug 23 – Oct · Harvest / Drumming
Ahobaa Festival
Anomabo coast · Jul 26 · Cultural
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Busua Beach, Cape Three Points, Ankobra Beach Resort. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Takoradi and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.