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Things to see in Cape Coast (Ghana): 11 places and when to go
Cape Coast is a city in Ghana with around 143,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Temples (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Cape Coast Castle, Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions and Fort Amsterdam, Ghana. The best time to come is November to January; also possible: February to April and August to October. There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ghana · 5.1104, -1.25
- Population
- About 143,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (1) · Architecture (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- November to January.
- Also possible
- February to April and August to October.
- Nearest airport
- TKD Sekondi-Takoradi, 63 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cape Coast
The places in and around Cape Coast, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cape Coast CastleFormer fortified colonial trading post in Ghana1.2 km
- Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western RegionsUNESCO World Heritage site in Ghana13 km
- Fort Amsterdam, GhanaFortidied colonial trading post in Kormantin, Ghana20 km
- Fort CoenraadsburgDutch-built fort in Ghana12 km
- Elmina Java MuseumMuseum in Elmina, Central Region of Ghana11 km
- Fort William, GhanaMaterial cultural heritage site at Anomabu, Ghana16 km
- Fort William LighthouseLighthouse in Ghana680 m
- St. Joseph's Minor Basilica ChurchChurch building in Elmina, Ghana12 km
- Abandze Beach ResortBeaches20 km
- Bethel Methodist ChurchChurch in Elmina, Ghana11 km
- Elmina CastleFortified colonial trading post in Ghana11 km
When to go to Cape Coast
The best time to visit Cape Coast is November to January; also possible: February to April and August to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:44
- FebPossible11:50
- MarPossible11:58
- AprPossible12:07
- MayBetter not12:14
- JunBetter not12:18
- JulBetter not12:16
- AugPossible12:10
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:53
- NovBest time11:46
- DecBest time11:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Ghana in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cape Coast
The nearest main airport is Takoradi Airport (TKD, Sekondi-Takoradi), 63 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ghana (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
And all of Ghana, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cape Coast?
The best known: Cape Coast Castle, Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions, Fort Amsterdam, Ghana, Fort Coenraadsburg, Elmina Java Museum. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cape Coast?
November to January; also possible: February to April and August to October. There are about 12 h 18 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Cape Coast?
The nearest main airport is Takoradi Airport (TKD), 63 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cape Coast as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- GhanaBefore travelling to Ghana: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Entry requires paperwork, and there is an important change: visa on arrival has gone, an…
- History21 places for history in Ghana, from Cape Coast Castle to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to January. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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