PRINCIPAL ATTRACTIONS & EXCURSIONS IN THE
WESTERN REGION

Situated in the southwestern region of Ghana, lies the twin city of Sekondi-Takoradi, a distance of 218 km from Accra. It is a central point from where Ghana's principal exports of bauxite, cocoa, coffee, timber and manganese are shipped to the world's market. There are also beautiful beaches, historic forts and villages on stilts. These attractions create a unique and interesting charm to the Western Region.

Sites and Attractions
Busua Pleasure Beach has long been the holiday resort for thousands of tourists. It has chalet style accommodation available for long and short term stays.

Fort San Sebastian was constructed by the Portuguese four centuries ago, and held to be Portugal's largest fort. The striking feature of this fort is its flight of semi-circular stairs leading to the entrance. A monument of Dr. William Anthony Amoo, Ghana's first philosopher and first native African to have received European education, situated in this fort, is an additional attraction.

Nzulezo (meaning "on top of water"), is for the more adventurous tourist. It is a village on stilts on a large lake called Tandane. The most striking feature of this village is that the inhabitants, mainly farmers, live normal lives on the lake while
farming on land.

Nkroful the birthplace of Dr, Kwame Nkrumah founder and the first President of Ghana can also be found in this region.