If you’ve ever imagined spending adventurous moments at cozy spots in Ghana, head to the Western Region, specifically to the area spreading between the Pra and Ankobra rivers, which technically is Ahantaman. Here, picturesque beaches, some with holiday resorts, abound. Accra based-Ahanta indigene PaJohn Dadson recently returned from there, and shares his discoveries.
FROM high waves surfing to whale
watching, the coastline of Ahanta
has a unique charm. With a myriad
of coves, and long stretches of pristine
sandy beaches, they offer as much
tranquility as daring romantic experiences in eco measures!
Situated a few kilometres east of
Axim, Lou Moon – a paradise resort, is set
within a cove with a sombre still sea on
the south side, and roaring waves as the
shore makes a south westerly curve.
Then, almost immediately inland, a
dense tropical forest envelops its north
side! Nowhere else in Ghana gives off
such extraordinary ecological extremes.
Marry that with the stone, wood and glass architecture and decor of the lodge,
along with its hospitality; and you get a
perfect getaway!
Along the stretch eastward, you will get to the most rustic resort in Ghana! Escape 3 Points has grown into a popular eco experience with its own unique farm to table restaurant, and other peculiar features that make this place quite popular with travellers who enjoy nature survival living.
Further on, you’ll find Dixcove, 2 hours by vehicle on the access road. A fishing community which is separate from Busua further east by the jut of a cove, the sea ripples at the shore here causing a natural harbour, landing bay for the fisherfolk’s boats and canoes, the cluster of which cuts quite interesting vistas.
On the Busua side, however, the mighty
Atlantic shows up in 10 metre-high waves
that draws in surfers, who dazzle along, showing off their skills! If you can swish with a surf board, here’s where to go.
Not only that, Busua has recently
metamorphosed into a roaring resort
town, with raving accommodation
hotspots for young backpackers; and the
Busua Beach Resort, a big 3-star
conference hotel that packs a quixotic
ambience. It is yet the location for another marvelous hotel that is due to open by the end of 2025.
Priding itself as the Pearl of Ahanta, the upcoming Busua Paradiso Hotel & Spa will be operating a boat safari into the deep seas for guests to experience the phenomenon of swimming whales which occur in the warm waters of Ahanta. And they pack quite a punch when it comes to the quality of this facility and the hospitality they offer. It is an idyllic retreat, perched above the rocks on the west side of the historic village with one of Ghana’s most spectacular beaches. It has a cluster of rather stylish rooms and villas overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic.
Melting pot
The Ahanta are a friendly people. Their
capital, the twin cities of Sekondi-
Takoradi is considered a melting pot of
cultures, having integrated peoples of
both ethnic and Western influences since
the colonial Gold Coast days.
Sekondi has a lot of colonial
architectural influences, with public
buildings such as the railways station
having a tower and an elaborate clock. At
the old residential buildings on stilts that
run along the beach road in Takoradi, you
can also see the colonial influences here
too.
Several forts and castles dot the coast
dating back to the 15th century. They
were built and occupied at different
times by European traders and
adventurers from Portugal, Spain,
Denmark, Sweden, Holland, Germany
and Britain as safeguarding trading
posts, mainly against other Europeans.
Until they turned them into hoards for the
humans they captured and took to the
Americas to enslave.
Western Ghana is an inspired option
for your next vacation destination.
Go there.
