The Beaches of Western Region Western Region is famous for some of the best beaches in Ghana. Just the right spot to relax after a tour. Some of the most popular are: Busia Pleasure Beach – only 5km from Fort Metal Cross Sports Club Beach – behind the Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi Ajua Beach – just 200metres from Dadowa Lagoon Princesstown Beach – off the Takoradi / Elubo highway Miami Beach – a secluded beach with rocky coves, perfect for picnics Akwidaa Beach, Akwidaa can be reached by a drive along the beach at Dixcove, 38km west off the Takoradi-Elubo road. Visitors may explore the ruins of Fort Dorothea. Dixcove and Butre beaches: These beaches can be reached by a short walk from Busua. Axim Beach is rocky but has recreational potential. Off shore is Boboayiyi Island on which a lighthouse is located. Twi-City Beaches: Besides beachfront hotels, Takoradi has a Sports Club Beach (Takoradi) and Essikado Beach at Sekondi. Ankobra Beach has a lovely African style beach resort with purely local construction in a natural setting. Half Assini Area: The coastal area from Beyin through Half Assini to Newtown has excellent, natural beaches to be explored the Tanda Lagoon, Jawi Wharf and Alenda Wharf provide excellent opportunities for boating and water sport activities. They all lie on Ghana’s border with the ivory Coast. Lake Broso is a lake near Wassa Akronpong also waiting to be explored in its natural state.   Busua Beach Busua Beach is an amazing stretch of beautiful sand and sea. It is located in a semi-cove only 5Km from Dixcove - just A short walk through the forest. Just a little over 1Km off-shore is a small island that you can charter a small boat to get to. If you are adventurous, you can even swim there - just be sure to have backup.