There is no doubt Lagos is not just Nigeria’s entertainment capital but in fact this bubbly city can be compared to none in Africa when it comes to having a fun night out. While the nightlife in Lagos is exciting, For those who are big fans of nature or possibly just want to have fun in a serene environment, last week we listed 4 top lagos beaches to have the time of your life with nature. Today, we take a step further exposing not just beaches in Lagos but some fun beaches in Nigeria. Below are top beaches around Nigeria to have a lovely getaway or just relax.
Calabar Beach
For those in Nigeria’s biggest tourist city, Calabar Beach is quite popular for its combination of adventure, sweet solitude and breathtaking views. To garner maximum enjoyment, visitors are encouraged to restrict the majority of their activities to the ocean. A view of the monument set up at Calabar Beach in memory of the victims of the slave trade also gives visitors a taste of the country’s history.
Ifoko Beach Port Harcourt
Ever wanted to see a whale? Ifoko beach offers the perfect spot to soak up this view while exciting your taste buds with sea food delicacies. This is one of the most popular beaches in the city of Port Harcourt and according to residents unlike other beaches the Ifoko beach it is not man-made. It provides perfect getaways from the daily bustles of life best of all the beach connects to several hotels, restaurants and resorts.
Ibeno beach, Akwa Ibom
Ibeno Beach is renowned as the longest sand beach in West Africa. Extending across 30 kilometres along the Atlantic Ocean from the beach all the way down to Jamestown in Akwa Ibom. Ibeno beach with its alluring beauty and splashing waves welcome visitors throughout the year. The smell of the beach sand is crisp and from a distance, visitors can hear the sea gulls and the splashing waves. With so much fun things to do, visitors at the beach can enjoy amazing facilities such as beach volleyball, water sporting, beach soccer and general boating.
Asaba Beach, Delta State
Asaba Beach, otherwise called Otuogo Beach is one of the first things tourists jet off to see when they are in Delta state. A super attractive beach with sparkling white sand, palm trees gracing the environment, tropical plants and endless sunshine. It is the perfect place to relax on a picnic, go surfing, play volleyball, sun-bathe or enjoy a beautiful sunset at the beach while gorging on local grilled fish in the evening. Residents and fun lovers in the vicinity would rather call it Otuogo Beach as it is located at Otuogo in Asaba.
Port Harcourt Tourist Beach
The Tourist Beach is one of Port Harcourt’s oldest attraction sites. Unlike the Ifoko beach, the Tourist beach is a man made beach and over time has served as a place for recreation, and relaxation. One advantage it has over Ifoko beach and others is its location which is on the edge of the city, such that visitors can take a walk through the hiking trails.
Thinking of having a swell time with nature in Port Harcourt? The peaceful and serene environs of this beach is perfect for tourists to relax, play games and enjoy some cool sea breeze. There is also a museum within and lots of interesting activities to keep you occupied and happy.
