There are many pristine beaches in Lagos, all of which bring visitors time after time. Besides, Lagos has contributed to making Nigeria among the best economic powerhouse due to having much-loved beaches. Imagine sitting back in a pleasant, peaceful place with a constant fresh breeze that smells the sea; how unique this experience is.
Beaches in Lagos are the most attractive and relaxing place in Nigeria. Beaches in Lagos are where someone can find solace for entertainment and fun, sit down, relax, enjoying the brilliance of waves, participate in different activities, and eat local Nigerian foods. Fortunately, I have reviewed the top-rated and admirable beaches in Lagos that will make your entire vacation memorable.
Eleko Beach
This is one of the much-loved beaches here in Lagos. The beach lies off Lekki –Epe expressway right on Eleko beach road. Besides, someone can only take about one hour drive from Lekki Phase one to reach this specific place. Eleko Beach is less crowded and clean compared to others related. Here you will enjoy activities like sports, horse riding, and kayaking.
Some of the refreshments on Eleko beach include the best-drilled seafood such as crabs, fish, and crabs. Remember to savor the best taste of tropical life in the form of fresh coconut juice always hawked on this beach. You will love the bamboo huts here, where many tourists get more shuteye. Additionally, please don’t move to leave here without souvenirs; you will find them in the local market being sold.
Oniru
Oniru is a unique and private beach situated at the end of the famous Ligali Ayolinde Street. You cannot get bored since many bars and restaurants owned by Nigerian celebrities for holidaymakers to enjoy music, relax, eat grilled fish, Suya, and other related Nigerian delicacies.
Further, you can decide on renting chairs, umbrellas, and tables rather than going to the bars; the choice is based on someone’s taste. Additionally, while still on this beach, you can enjoy riding the horses, taking a dip into the water, or enjoying the sea breeze.
Atican Beach
Atican beach is also a private and attractive place to be. Someone can access this place right from Abraham Adesanya Road, Ajah, Okun, Lagos. Besides, this beach is well known for its clean environment, less crowded, and white sand.
Some of the best facilities here in Atican beach include swimming pools, playing areas for our children, and convenient lodging for some of us who may want to spend our nights here.
However, whenever you feel tired, you can visit a bar and restaurant accessible here to eat the best Nigerian local food like famous spicy meat called Suya. Otherwise, Atican beach is where you can get the best memorable moments in life while sitting back and watching great ocean tides.
Elegushi Beach
Elegushi is located near Ikate of Lekki, and It is a ten-minute drive right from the Admiralty Circle Toll. Elegushi beach is famous for its nightclubs, exquisite restaurants, and hangouts spots which feature different Nigerian food.
Admirably, someone can decide to watch the jamborees and live performances all week. Essentially Elegushi beach is much-loved for being among the best comfortable COPA Lagos venue, a world-wide popular soccer tournament.
Whispering Palms
Yes, this is a beach situated in Adijo town Badagry. Besides, you can go by the main road, but this might take around four and three hours based on the part of Lagos someone is coming from. However, to make everything easy, you can get here by taking a ferry or boat right from Lekki –Epe Expressway.
Whispering palms have countless beautiful places to make memories from; you will explore these whispering palms in areas such as the Town of Badagry, the first stone building, Badagry Heritage Museum, or the historical point known as the No return slave route. You cannot miss being in this place once your visit Lagos, it the beautiful place to visit.
Tarkwa Bay
This is a private and artificial sheltered beach situated around Lagos harbor. Due to its island statues, the place is only accessible via water taxis or boats. And someone can catch the boat right from Victoria Island or Lagos Marina.
Preferably, you can also hire a boat right from Lagos Oriental Hotel to this specific place. Tarkwa Beach provides many fun activities such as volleyball, football, and shallow water for novice swimmers. Luckily someone can bring along his/her drinks and food, or preferably purchase here on this beach.
