Fort Apollonia stands in the town of Beyin, the departure point for canoe trips to Nzulezu, making it a natural first stop on a visit to the area. Built by the British in 1768, it was the last fort constructed on the Gold Coast and the westernmost British fortification in what is now Ghana. The fort is a small, well-preserved structure in the distinctive West African coastal fort style — whitewashed walls, cannon positions overlooking the sea, a courtyard, and dungeons used for holding enslaved people before transport.
The fort sits near a beach on the edge of Beyin town. It is quieter and less restored than the more famous forts at Cape Coast and Elmina, which means it has a more raw and atmospheric quality. A small museum exhibit explains the history of the fort and the surrounding area. Entry is by a modest admission fee paid at the gate; the fort is managed by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.