Accra Ghana, a Holiday Destination.

With its pretty beaches and many sights, Accra, Ghana is an excellent escape. To hire the service of a vehicle and driver, you should be expecting to pay about $9. These have a set rate per passenger and will follow a fixed route.

Besides hiring a vehicle or employing one of the taxis, a 3rd option for travel around Accra is a tro tro.

On your sightseeing tour, these are some of the not to miss attractions.

On Sun. , 20th Jan , 2008, the MTN 26th Africa Cup of Countries , dubbed Ghana 2008 started in the major city of Accra. The competition would be running in 4 cities, specifically Accra, Kumasi, Sekondi and Tamale till tenth Feb , 2008.

Accra's main retail district where you will find produce, tools, shoes and garments among other stuff. Some charge an entrance fee and will have many peddlers with a wide range of things to sell to travellers. Also endorsed are the La Badi Beach Hotel, La Palm Hotel, African Regent Hotel and the Highgate Hotel. With a wide selection of local and western decisions, you won't go hungry. Maquis Tante Marie is a favourite for African food.

Accra