5 of the Best Beaches in Lagos

Ever pictured Lagos without beaches? It would probably seem a little small and solitary. Thank gracious the beaches are part of the howling Lagos life that attracts visitors from all over the world. The city offers both private and public beaches to assert its inclination to fun and relaxation even more. If you don’t have a phobia for the ocean and the sight of it screams fun, here are five beaches that are peachy and why they make the cut.
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Bar Beach

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Located along Victoria Island on Ahmadu Bello Way, Bar Beach is a very popular beach in Lagos. It is known for its sand, bars, and extends from the west by the Institute of Oceanography all the way through Eko Hotel towards the east. Blocks of concrete act as artificial levees to keep back the Atlantic which often floods its banks in a hostile manner. The beach is a point of attraction for people from diverse walks of life where they enjoy the cool Atlantic breeze on hot humid days. There are no coconut trees or plants around, but it’s not a bad spot for fruit lovers as fresh fruits are always on sale. There are definitely exciting activities for sport enthusiasts such as horseback riding along the shores, swimming, volleyball, beach soccer among other popular beach sports. It is very likely you might be tempted to jump in the sea on a sunny day to swim or surf, but these are strongly discouraged because of the strong seething currents.While the Bar Beach may not be disposed to the surrealistic imagery of the Caribbean beaches, it is the coolest among locals and travellers. CAUTION*: *Daredevils seldom get lucky with the devilish waves of the Bar Beach.
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Tarkwa Bay

The Tarkwa Bay can be found on an island that’s a 20-minute boat cruise from the Lagos CMS dock. The Tarkwa Bay has a serene environment that is irresistible for those who adorn the beach. For first timers, do not be surprised if you meet a sparsely populated area, but there are friendly residents around – some of whom are fishermen. Cut off from the main habitations of Lagos, it can only be accessible by boat. It affords easy access to the raging and fierce waves of the Atlantic as well as the less aggressive waters of the Lagos lagoon; both of which allow versatility for refreshing beach activities. Tarkwa Bay provides the safest swimming conditions for visitors. The water is also calmer than the exposed Atlantic coastline elsewhere around Lagos.
The resident community makes their living from tourists who visit the beach, and they don’t evade the responsibility for its cleanliness. This is arguably the only “well kept” beach in the city Surfing, jet skiing and water-skiing are common sports there, so do ensure you take along your water sport equipment. With a short speedboat trip journey from Lagos, you can amp up your Sundays.

Atican Beach

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The Atican Beach Resort is along Abraham Adesanya Road, Ajah, Lagos. It is a private beach with a beautiful relaxation spot. Lying on the coast of the Atlantic, the Atican Beach is definitely one of the more well-managed beaches around. The resort was privately built with the inclination of making it a state-of-the-art vibrant tourist attraction. Its white fine sand, clean beach environment, lodging, and restaurant make it a striking destination for family relaxation, and functions. Thinking of visiting this exciting place, book a room close to these cool beaches.

Eleko Beach

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The Eleko Beach is another serene and clean beach resort in Lagos about a 100km trip east of the city. This is a perfect sight for family and fun seekers in search for some quiet. Eleko Beach offers an array of sporting activities for every age. Here, you can rent a beach hut for the day and get someone to make some barbeque for you. Eleko Beach also hosts a small market that sells vibrant artwork, but you’ll need to hire a drop taxi to get there. Most people find this beach a lot quieter than Elegushi, Alpha Beach, and the Bar Beach due to it being further along the expressway than all the other beaches. You will need to be careful though, as you might not find lifeguards on the beach.

Elegushi Beach

The hot, sandy, beautiful oasis located at Ikate Elegushi bus stop is a 2km drive from Lekki/Epe Expressway. Though it is not the cleanest of beaches in Lagos, it remains one of the most patronized beaches. Elegushi offers a mix of music, food, beautiful scenery of water. It is a must visit place for any tourist for its white sand beach ripping waves that lap the shoreline. It provides the ultimate relaxation for any.
The sea in Lagos isn’t the clear blue sea you see in movies or in holiday itineraries of other parts of the world, but they sure do provide the ultimate ocean experience that anyone’s nerves will twitch to have.