Ghanaian fishing village on the western coast, with a sheltered surf beach and forts within walking distance.
Busua is a small fishing village on Ghana's western coast, about 30 kilometres from Takoradi. It has one of the best beaches in the country — a long sweep of golden sand sheltered by a rocky headland, with waves strong enough for surfing but calm enough for swimming closer to shore.
The village itself is relaxed and unhurried. A handful of guesthouses and beach bars line the sand, and fishermen still launch painted wooden boats through the surf each morning. From Busua you can walk east along the coast to Butre, a quiet village with a ruined Dutch fort on the hill and good birdwatching in the mangroves, or walk west to Dixcove to visit Fort Metal Cross, one of the best-preserved colonial forts on the Ghanaian coast.
If you are looking for a beach break away from Accra's bustle, Busua is one of the best options in Ghana — genuine, affordable, and far enough off the main tourist trail to feel like a discovery.
Guide
Getting There
Busua is about 30 kilometres west of Takoradi, Ghana's main port city in the Western Region. From Takoradi's main tro-tro station, take a shared taxi or tro-tro towards Agona Nkwanta or Dixcove and ask to be dropped at the Busua junction; from there, a short walk or motorbike taxi takes you to the beach. The journey from Takoradi takes around 45 minutes to an hour. Taxis from Takoradi can also be chartered for a direct run to Busua for a negotiated rate.
From Accra, the most practical approach is to take a bus to Takoradi (4–5 hours, various companies including VIP and STC) and connect from there. Some visitors hire a private car from Accra, which takes 4–5 hours direct.
There is no public transport directly into the village; the last kilometre or two from the junction is done by foot or motorbike taxi.
