Kokrobite beach, one of the most popular spots in the country, plays an important role in the tourism industry of Ghana.
Situated in the small fishing village of Kokrobite, about 30 km west from Accra, is Kokrobite beach. This beach, located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, is a very popular tourist spot for both locals and foreigners. Indeed, for Accra residents Kokrobite beach is an excellent chill-out venue.
Renowned for its serene and natural environment, Kokrobite is also the famous home of the Academy of African music. It is a place for both relaxation as well as dancing.
Some tourists are drawn to Kokrobite by the promise of clean white beaches, nice restaurants, beautiful beach front hotels and a lively atmosphere added to by the musicians playing drums and singing on the sand.
Other tourists are fascinated by the areas fishing culture. Indeed, during the day, fishermen can be seen pulling in nets full of fish from the ocean hour after hour. Sometimes tourists help the fishermen. This relationship between the local workers and the tourists is significant and unique, adding to Kokrobite's appeal.
Another attraction of Kokrobite is the nearby monkey sanctuary for where tourists who wake up early enough will be rewarded with the opportunity to see the creatures close up.
The beach front hotels play a large part in the success of Kokrobite beach. Particularly popular with the tourists is Big Milly's Backyard, a great little hotel owned by an English lady and her Ghanaian husband. These hotels provide a quiet place to relax in beautiful surroundings. In the evening Big Milly's Backyard welcomes African music groups to liven up the night with their singing, dancing and drumming shows.
Obviously, climate contributes to the success of the resorts at Kokrobite. As the weather is sunny on average, tourists flood in all year long. However, according to Wendy, the proprietor of Big Milly's Backyard, nicknamed Milnel "the period where the tourism is really important is mostly on New Year's Eve and during the Christmas time." Indeed, during December while it is winter in many western countries, the inhabitants, particularly in Europe, leave their countries to go to some place warm and sunny.
Weekends are also often busy. Big Milly's Backyard welcomes around fifty tourists in a weekend. But it is rather quiet during the raining season, of May and June.
Of course the popularity of Kokrobite and the almost constant presence of tourists has its draw back. Like many tourist destinations, theft at Kokrobite is not uncommon. Several tourists are robbed each year, there have even been reports of mugging. Therefore, taking cameras, money or other valuables to the beach is not advised.
Another potential danger for tourist is the sea which can be rough and unpredictable. Tourists on the beach are alerted to this danger by signs that read : 'The sea may be rough, you swim at you own risks.'
In spite of these small and rather common dangers for tourists, the enchanting beaches of Kokrobite are not to be missed by travellers to Ghana. The area draws many people each year contributing to the country's tourism and local economy. Ghana has a great potential in the tourism and it has to promote it.
Situated in the small fishing village of Kokrobite, about 30 km west from Accra, is Kokrobite beach. This beach, located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, is a very popular tourist spot for both locals and foreigners. Indeed, for Accra residents Kokrobite beach is an excellent chill-out venue.
Renowned for its serene and natural environment, Kokrobite is also the famous home of the Academy of African music. It is a place for both relaxation as well as dancing.
Some tourists are drawn to Kokrobite by the promise of clean white beaches, nice restaurants, beautiful beach front hotels and a lively atmosphere added to by the musicians playing drums and singing on the sand.
Other tourists are fascinated by the areas fishing culture. Indeed, during the day, fishermen can be seen pulling in nets full of fish from the ocean hour after hour. Sometimes tourists help the fishermen. This relationship between the local workers and the tourists is significant and unique, adding to Kokrobite's appeal.
Another attraction of Kokrobite is the nearby monkey sanctuary for where tourists who wake up early enough will be rewarded with the opportunity to see the creatures close up.
The beach front hotels play a large part in the success of Kokrobite beach. Particularly popular with the tourists is Big Milly's Backyard, a great little hotel owned by an English lady and her Ghanaian husband. These hotels provide a quiet place to relax in beautiful surroundings. In the evening Big Milly's Backyard welcomes African music groups to liven up the night with their singing, dancing and drumming shows.
Obviously, climate contributes to the success of the resorts at Kokrobite. As the weather is sunny on average, tourists flood in all year long. However, according to Wendy, the proprietor of Big Milly's Backyard, nicknamed Milnel "the period where the tourism is really important is mostly on New Year's Eve and during the Christmas time." Indeed, during December while it is winter in many western countries, the inhabitants, particularly in Europe, leave their countries to go to some place warm and sunny.
Weekends are also often busy. Big Milly's Backyard welcomes around fifty tourists in a weekend. But it is rather quiet during the raining season, of May and June.
Of course the popularity of Kokrobite and the almost constant presence of tourists has its draw back. Like many tourist destinations, theft at Kokrobite is not uncommon. Several tourists are robbed each year, there have even been reports of mugging. Therefore, taking cameras, money or other valuables to the beach is not advised.
Another potential danger for tourist is the sea which can be rough and unpredictable. Tourists on the beach are alerted to this danger by signs that read : 'The sea may be rough, you swim at you own risks.'
In spite of these small and rather common dangers for tourists, the enchanting beaches of Kokrobite are not to be missed by travellers to Ghana. The area draws many people each year contributing to the country's tourism and local economy. Ghana has a great potential in the tourism and it has to promote it.
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