Accra Travel Guide
Ghana
Accra is Ghana’s coastal capital and largest city, with a population of 2,660,072. It sits on the Gulf of Guinea and serves as the country’s main urban centre.
Most international visitors arrive through Kotoka International Airport (ACC), which serves the city. The nearby coast includes Labadi Beach, 7.0 kilometres from Accra, Coco Beach at 11.1 kilometres, and Bojo Beach at 19.1 kilometres.
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Weather in Accra
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Know before you go
Pays in GHS
Plug type Type D & Type G
Emergency 112
Dial code +233
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Ghana, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas, as a reward for good service.
Best time to visit Accra
Jan
32°8Feb
32°8Mar
32°15Apr
32°17May
31°20Jun
29°26Jul
28°21Aug
27°19Sep
29°21Oct
29°25Nov
31°18Dec
32°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Accra
Labadi Beach
7 km away
Coco Beach
11.1 km away
Bojo Beach
19.1 km away
Things to do in Accra
The Ghana Planetarium
planetarium
3.1 km
Nubuke Foundation
art gallery
3.9 km
PEREZ Chapel Adenta
religious organization
1.4 km
Accra Furqan Mosque and Complex | Akra Furkan Camii ve Külliyesi
muslim place of worship
1.4 km
National Mosque of Ghana
religious organization
1.5 km
Christian Praise International Centre
christian place of worship
1.7 km
Villaggio Vista
historic site
2.1 km
W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
monument
3 km
Getting there
Kotoka International Airport · 1.7 km
Frequently asked Questions
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