Cape Coast

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Cape Coast is a city in Central Ghana.

[edit] Get in

Bus (Private or Public) from Accra.

[edit] Get around

Taxi is the best way and is very cheap by western standards.

[edit] See

• Cape Coast Castle is one of several UNESCO World Heritage slave forts along the southern coast of Ghana.

• Nzulezo Stilt Village in the middle of a lake is at least 2 hours away. Must See!

[edit] Do

Hang out on the beautiful beach under the Palm trees and watch the locals pulling in fishing nets and traditional boats.

[edit] Buy

Ele Emma, a seamstress on Aboom Wells Road, makes high quality tailored clothes. Prices are approximately 45,000 cedis for a shirt, not including material.

Commercial Road has many great booths for small gifts-- one in particular has beautiful jewelery and beads. This, along with other stands along the road, offers better prices than the tourist stores in the Castle, and supports local economy.

[edit] Eat

The main street has many good eateries.

Cape Cafe on Commercial Road has great cheap food. With a friendly atmosphere, quick service, full bar, and a menu of both Western and Ghanaian food, it is a favorite of both tourists and locals.

Further along, just to the right of the fork in Commercial road (the crab monument), Ant's Rastafarian Health Food Store is a gem for vegetarians-- smoothies, veggie dishes, and even tofu are available there.

[edit] Drink

Excellent Outdoor Bar with traditional dancing and fire eating up the hill along the beach.

[edit] Sleep

Hostels/Guest Houses towards the beach are good quality and some have lovely roof bars also.

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