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A weekend in Cape Coast: castles, canopy walks and coastline

Selorm Agbeko · Sep 30, 2026

Cape Coast offers history, nature and some of Ghana's most beautiful beaches within a short drive of Accra.

Visitors can tour Cape Coast Castle, walk the canopy bridges of Kakum National Park and relax on quiet beaches.

Our travel guide covers where to stay, what to eat and how to make the most of a weekend.