February 12, 2013
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Visit the Spectacular City of Accra
Thinking of experiencing the magic of Africa that will leave you truly enthralled? Well, then head to the spectacular Ghana and embark upon that true African styled vacation that you will simply come to love. What better way to experience all the colors and charisma of Ghana than the country’s vibrant capital, Accra. The city offers you all the ingredients that will make your journey not only truly inspirational but also fun and happening.
From the soothing beaches of the Atlantic, enchanting old forts and other captivating monuments that mark the country’s history, beautiful galleries and museums, and other tons of things to do, that will make your trip to Accra a spectacular one. Feel the essence of the majestic continent of Africa in Ghana.
What’s even better is that the people of Ghana are known for showering immense hospitality. Feel like a king while touring this beautiful country with all the love and affection from the people of Ghana. All this and a lot more awaits you with just a cheap flights away. Here is a short list of what the vibrant city of Accra has in store for you.
Experience the magic of the Atlantic
Accra is known to boast some amazing beaches that will just be the cherry on top of a fabulous African style vacation. Head to the Bojo Beach to indulge in the tranquil sound of the ocean waves. Stroll along the soothing white sandy shore while admiring the huge waves of the majestic Atlantic. You can also indulge in some scrumptious grilled fish here. Also visit the Labadi Pleasure Beach where you will find many other tourists enjoying Accra’s weather.
A Spectacular Glimpse of History
Accra boasts a number of enthralling sites and structures that offer a captivating insight into Ghana’s history. So when touring Accra, make sure a tour of these places is definitely in your travel itinerary. Visit the number of old fortes or castles that have been built along the Atlantic coast by the various European colonizers that ruled Ghana. Head to the Cape Coast Castle to witness a huge fort built during the colonial era for the slave trade. Also tour the Elmina Castle and the St George’s Castle.
The city of Accra also houses the Osu Castle that is definitely worth seeing. Accra also houses some of the finest museums and art galleries to further learn about the culture, art and history of this truly inspirational country. Make sure you visit the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and the National Museum of Ghana. The museum exhibits relics from not only the Stone Age era, but also from Ghana’s recent history that are guaranteed to fascinate every onlooker.
Accra’s Greenery
This beautiful city is made all the more beautiful by the lush greenery of the botanical gardens. So for a quiet time in the tranquil of nature, head to the Aburi Botanical Gardens. These gardens have been carefully designed boasting not only the locally found plants, but also imported ones. So to experience all this and a lot more in Ghana, book your cheap flight to Accra now and embark upon a truly memorable journey of your life!