Mfantsiman Municipal, Central
Fort William (Anomabo)
A British-built lighthouse fort standing over Anomabo, once one of the busiest slave-trading ports on the Gold Coast.
3.3 (4 reviews)
Entry fee
Free
Opening hours
Open 24 hours
Best time to visit
Late afternoon into golden-hour sunset; dry season (November-March) for calmer seas, though the beach is enjoyable year-round.
Address
Fetteh, near Anomabo, Central Region, Ghana
From Accra, take a Cape Coast-bound trotro or STC bus from Kaneshie station and alight at Anomabo junction on the coastal highway (about 2-2.5 hours, GHS 30-40); a short taxi or okada ride covers the last stretch to the beach. From Cape Coast, trotros toward Accra/Saltpond pass through Anomabo (about 30-40 minutes).
Currents can be strong. Swim only in calm, shallow areas and ask locals about safe spots. Bring cash, as beachfront spots rarely take cards. Sun protection is essential; shade is limited outside guesthouse areas.
Local and authentic, not touristy at all. Waves are rough so just paddled instead of swimming properly. Great photo spot at sunset.
We stopped here on the drive from Accra to Cape Coast and it ended up being one of the best parts of the trip. Golden sand, watched the canoes come in around 4pm loaded with fish. Free to walk around.
No real facilities here, just sand and sea and fishing boats. Some rubbish along the shoreline which was disappointing. Still a good stop if you're passing through Anomabo.
Quieter than Labadi, more of a fishing village vibe with canoes lined up on the sand. Waves are strong, not great for swimming with small kids but fun to watch the fishermen bring in the catch in the morning.
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