Elmina, Ghana

Travel Blogs from Elmina (22)

From Kumasi To Elmina, Elmina, Ghana travel blog
From Kumasi To Elmina
Mar 22, 2005

We're heading out of Kumasi now for Elmina. We've hired the Silicon Hotel bus and driver. It seems too early in the morning, but they're at the door wanting to take our luggage and load the bus. It is 6:30 AM and we've slept in. Kailey has said her good ...

A travel blog entry by hooktravellers
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Coconut Beach Resort, Elmina, Ghana travel blog
Coconut Beach Resort
Mar 23, 2005

... the day. Since we're leaving tomorrow we don't bother. So - if you are trying to decide between the two hotels, take the Elmina Beach Resort! The same gentleman insists on getting us a better ride than what we arrived in. He calls for a private car and ...

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brenu beach, Brenu, Ghana travel blog
brenu beach
Jan 18, 2009

On the beach again!

A travel blog entry by arlash
Meeting the Chief, Elmina, Ghana travel blog
Meeting the Chief
Apr 20, 2007

... least 1 hour.  So often by the time we get everyone together and to the restaurant for dinner it was 7:30, so we'd be lucky if we were eating at 9PM.  Luckily the beer comes quickly!  For me, Ghana has really been a lesson in patience. 

A travel blog entry by kimber1974

Attractions in Elmina (3)

Elmina Castle
Elmina Castle

Elmina, Ghana

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The European traders built and occupied many forts along the coast of Ghana in the 15th-17th centuries to protect their trading posts.
Saint George's Castle
Saint George's Castle

Elmina, Ghana

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This is the oldest and largest European structure in Africa, built in 1482.
Elmina lagoon
Elmina lagoon

Elmina, Ghana

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