Summer weekend in Takoradi
How locals do summer in Takoradi — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in Takoradi
Ankobra Beach Resort
OutdoorsAxim (90 min)
Palm-fringed coast with the Ankobra River mouth — kayak and beach hammock.
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.
Where to eat
Best Western Atlantic Hotel
$$$Pan-African · Chapel Hill
Buffet with skyline view over the harbour — Sunday brunch institution.
Akroma Plaza
$$Ghanaian / Continental · Effia Nkwanta
Pool-side terrace — kelewele, jollof and palm-nut soup.
Black Star Café
$Café / Light meals · Market Circle
Espresso, waakye breakfasts and Wi-Fi for offshore workers.
Captain Hook's Restaurant
$$Seafood · Beach Road
Lobster, calamari and the city's freshest grilled prawns.
Daavi Special
$Ewe home-style · Anaji
Akple, fetri detsi okra stew and the city's best palm wine.
Live & on stage
Ahobaa Festival
Anomabo coast · Jul 26 · Cultural
Asa Baako (One Dance)
Busua Beach · Mar 6–9 · Beach Festival
Busua Beach Detty Rave
Busua Beach · Dec 27 · Detty December · Beach rave
Cape Three Points NYE Bonfire
Escape3Points · Dec 31 · Detty December · NYE
Kundum Festival
Nzema / Axim coast · Aug 23 – Oct · Harvest / Drumming
Takoradi Street Carnival
Market Circle · Dec 29 · Detty December · Carnival / Highlife
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.