The beaches in Lagos are the perfect places to be if you’re looking to enjoy an outdoor atmosphere in the city of Lagos.
They are relaxing spots that allow you to enjoy the sound of the waves crashing on the shore and a bunch of other activities such as swimming, partying, horse riding etc. The calm of the beach is also said to decrease anxiety, depression and stress.
Here are the top 5 beaches in Lagos according to TripAdvisor
Tarkwa Bay Beach
Tarkwa Bay is a sheltered beach that is located near the Lagos harbour. It happens to be one of the best beaches in Lagos. A perfect place for a day visit or weekend getaway as you get to enjoy the peace and quiet of its environs which is far from the hustle and bustle of the city of Lagos. You would need a boat to go to the beach since Tarkwa Bay is only reachable by water. Mekwe Jetty, Tarzan Marine, and Marina are the most frequently visited locations for boat rides to Tarkwa Bay. It can cost between N500 to N3000 depending on the type of boat you decide to use to get to the beach front.
Entrance fee is 1000 naira however, you are advised to budget a bit more just in case. Tarkwa Bay also offers tents, chairs, and tables that you can get at between N1000 and N5000 depending on the vendor you get them from.
At the beach, there are fun activities that you can engage in such as swimming, volleyball and games with friends and family. It is also one of the best beaches in Lagos to enjoy grilled or roasted fish.
You can have access to the changing room at the rate of N200. You also get to meet the receptive residents of the community that make a living by selling beach essentials.
Landmark Beach
Landmark Beach is a private premium beach that is located at Landmark Village, Water corporation Road Victoria Island, Lagos. It is a beautifully styled beach that offers many recreational facilities and amenities to visitors.
Its serene and secure environment makes the experience an unforgettable one. The beach offers exciting and entertaining activities that you can select from such as horse riding, quad biking, jet skiing, beach soccer, kite flying, paintballing, and bouncing castles for the children. And did you know that the Landmark beach has the first floating inflatable Water Park in Nigeria?
Landmark beach is the perfect place to plan a picnic or party with family and friends. You can take beautiful pictures and explore the food and drinks that the beach has to offer.
They have a VIP lounge that offers exotic drinks such as red wine, pina colada and coconut drinks. Landmark beach gate fee is N2,000 for adults, N1,000 for children between the ages of 5-12 years and free for children below 5 years. It would cost about N2000 per uncovered chair.
Elegushi Beach
Elegushi Beach is a private beach owned by the Elegushi royal family in Lekki, Lagos. It had to make the list of the best beaches in Lagos as It is one of the most popular beaches in Lagos and well known for cool hangout spots and nightclubs, which makes it the perfect spot for parties, hangouts and other social gatherings.
Entrance fee is N2,000 and you can also decide to enjoy great meals like grilled Fishes, Nkwobi, Asun and Suya that are served by the food vendors. Fun activities at Elegushi beach include horse riding, paint-balling and riding the mini Ferris wheels.
Eleko Beach
Located at 56km, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos, Eleko beach is also regarded as one of the top beaches in Lagos. It is a relaxing spot where you can enjoy barbecued fishes that are fresh from the ocean and drink fresh coconut water from the coconut husk. You can also engage in fun activities like horse riding and kayaking. The entrance fee to Eleko beach is N1000.
Atican Beach
Atican Beach is a serene private beach resort located Off Abraham Adesanya Estate Road, Okun Ajah Town, Lekki-Ajah, Lagos. The beach offers restaurant and bar services, barbecue spot lodging services. Fridays are special in Atican Beach because of the live band performances that visitors enjoy.
Entrance fee to the beach is N1000 on weekdays and N2,000 on weekends. Atican beach has a snooker table, basketball court, beach ball court and children’s playground which makes it exciting to engage in fun activities.
Visitors aren’t allowed to bring food into the beach but you can enjoy a great meal from their restaurant. Their clubhouse opens on weekends and you can enjoy great music and watch football games.
