House 09 · Western Region
Western coast
Surf, forts, a stilt village and a wet forest
The quieter shore
West of Takoradi the coast gets quieter. Busua has a sheltered bay and small surf; Akwidaa and Cape Three Points have long empty beaches; and old trading forts stand above fishing towns at Butre, Axim and Beyin.
From Beyin a canoe takes you across a lagoon and through reeds to Nzulezu, a village built on stilts over the water. Further west, Ankasa protects a block of wet evergreen forest that few visitors reach. (to verify) (to verify) (to verify)
Why go
For travellers who have seen the central coast and want the beach without the crowds. It suits a slow second week, or the end of a heritage journey that started at Cape Coast.
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What to see and do in Western coast
Good to know
Best time to go
November to March is driest and calmest. The western coast is among the wettest parts of the country in the rains. (to verify)
Usually driest here: January, February, August, November, December. See when to go.
How long to stay
Three or four nights, split between Busua and Beyin.
Suggested on the planner: 3–4 nights.
Getting there
About two hours west of Cape Coast by road. Takoradi has a domestic airport. (to verify) (to verify)
Where you will stay
Beach lodges and small resorts; a few have real charm. Rooms are mostly simple; the setting does the work.
On our list for this region (to be confirmed): beach lodge, Busua. See stays.
Best for
Beaches, Surf, Forts, A slow second week.
Routes through here
- The western shore (7–9 days)
How we plan“The setting does the work here, and we say so.”
Nearby houses
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Central Region
Cape Coast & Elmina
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Central Region
Kakum & the Central forests
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Greater Accra
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