5 of the Best Beaches in Lagos

Ever pictured Lagos without beaches? It would probably seem a little small and solitary. Thank gracious the beaches are part of the howling Lagos life that attracts visitors from all over the world. The city offers both private and public beaches to assert its inclination to fun and relaxation even more. If you don’t have a phobia for the ocean and the sight of it screams fun, here are five beaches that are peachy and why they make the cut.
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Bar Beach

It is very likely you might be tempted to jump in the sea on a sunny day to swim or surf, but these are strongly discouraged because of the strong seething currents.While the Bar Beach may not be disposed to the surrealistic imagery of the Caribbean beaches, it is the coolest among locals and travellers. CAUTION*: *Daredevils seldom get lucky with the devilish waves of the Bar Beach.
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Tarkwa Bay
The Tarkwa Bay can be found on an island that’s a 20-minute boat cruise from the Lagos CMS dock. The Tarkwa Bay has a serene environment that is irresistible for those who adorn the beach. For first timers, do not be surprised if you meet a sparsely populated area, but there are friendly residents around – some of whom are fishermen. Cut off from the main habitations of Lagos, it can only be accessible by boat. It affords easy access to the raging and fierce waves of the Atlantic as well as the less aggressive waters of the Lagos lagoon; both of which allow versatility for refreshing beach activities. Tarkwa Bay provides the safest swimming conditions for visitors. The water is also calmer than the exposed Atlantic coastline elsewhere around Lagos.
The resident community makes their living from tourists who visit the beach, and they don’t evade the responsibility for its cleanliness. This is arguably the only “well kept†beach in the city Surfing, jet skiing and water-skiing are common sports there, so do ensure you take along your water sport equipment. With a short speedboat trip journey from Lagos, you can amp up your Sundays.
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Atican Beach

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Elegushi Beach
The hot, sandy, beautiful oasis located at Ikate Elegushi bus stop is a 2km drive from Lekki/Epe Expressway. Though it is not the cleanest of beaches in Lagos, it remains one of the most patronized beaches. Elegushi offers a mix of music, food, beautiful scenery of water. It is a must visit place for any tourist for its white sand beach ripping waves that lap the shoreline. It provides the ultimate relaxation for any.
The sea in Lagos isn’t the clear blue sea you see in movies or in holiday itineraries of other parts of the world, but they sure do provide the ultimate ocean experience that anyone’s nerves will twitch to have.
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