Top 15 most beautiful places in Lagos State.

Top 15 beautiful places to visit in Lagos State this August  for the Month of August 

      1.       Tarkwa Bay Beach
2.      Lagos Island
3.      Victoria Island, Lagos
4.      Elegushi Beach
5.      Freedom Park
6.      Nigerian National Museum
7.      Lekki Leisure Lake
8.      Third Mainland Bridge
9.      Ikoyi
10.  Bar Beach, Lagos

      11.  Jhalobia Recreation Park and Gardens12.  Eko Atlantic
13.  Dream World Africa
14.  Hi-Impact Planet Amusement Park15.  Ilashe Beach

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1.       Tarkwa Bay Beach

Tarkwa Bay is an artificial sheltered beach located near the Lagos harbour in Nigeria. Due to its island status, it is only accessible by boat or water taxis. The beach, popular with swimmers and water-sports enthusiasts, also has a welcoming resident community.

     2.      Lagos Island

     

Developed island with mainland bridges

This bustling, developed island in Lagos Lagoon is connected to the mainland via multiple bridges.

Also known as Marina, busy Lagos Island draws crowds to Onikan Stadium, hosting concerts and soccer matches, and Freedom Park, a former prison complex now home to African music festivals and art exhibitions. Long-standing Idumota Market offers clothing and fabrics, while street-food stalls sell suya, bole, and fried yam and plantains. The landmark Tafawa Balewa Square is dotted with war memorials and monuments.

     3.      Victoria Island, Lagos

          

Victoria Island is an affluent area filled with stylish nightclubs and bars, as well as posh hotel lounges. Fine restaurants serve European cuisine or Nigerian staples such as ofada rice, while artisan bakeries, upmarket boutiques, and indie bookshops dot the streets. Terra Kulture arts center showcases Nigerian handicrafts and paintings, and the landmark Civic Center events complex hosts art fairs and concerts.

      4.      Elegushi Beach

Elegushi Beach is a private beach located at Lekki, Lagos state, southwest Nigeria. The beach is owned by the Elegushi royal family in Lekki, Lagos state. Elegushi private beach is seen as one of the best beaches in Lagos and Nigeria at large.

      5.      Freedom Park

Freedom Park is a memorial and leisure park area in the middle of downtown Lagos in Lagos Island, Nigeria which was formerly Her Majesty's Broad Street Prison. It was designed by the Architect Theo Lawson. The Park was constructed to preserve the history and cultural heritage of Nigerians

      6.      Nigerian National Museum

The Nigerian National Museum is a national museum of Nigeria, located in the city of Lagos. The museum has a notable collection of Nigerian art, including pieces of statuary and carvings and archaeological and ethnographic exhibits. Of note is a terra-cotta human head known as the Jemaa Head, part of the Nok culture.

      7.      Lekki Leisure Lake

So I, my sister and some friends visited Lekki Leisure lake last weekend. Gate fee for Saturdays are N1000 for adults and free for kids 10 years and below while for Sundays are N1500 for adults and N1000 for kids 10 years and below… It has a serene atmosphere. We rode the quadbike… The big one is for N5000 for 2 persons and it’s the best one for adults while the small one is N2500 for one person…both are for 15 minutes. We had fun there… Took lots of pictures… To ride horse there is N2000. Their prices are quite high… Nestle small bottle water is for N200. Hope this helps out though.

     8.      Third Mainland Bridge

Third Mainland Bridge is the longest of three bridges connecting Lagos Island to the mainland, the other are the Eko and Carter bridges. It was the longest bridge in Africa until 1996 when the 6th October Bridge located in Cairo was completed.  

      9.      Ikoyi

Filled with opulent homes and luxury hotels, Ikoyi is centered on Awolowo Road, with its upscale boutiques and artisan bakeries. High-end Nigerian eateries serve dishes such as pepper soup, while resident celebrities frequent chic cocktail bars and clubs. Jazzhole bookstore showcases African art and occasional live Afro music performances, while the National Museum displays traditional pottery and jewelry.

      10.  Bar Beach, Lagos

    

The Bar Beach is a beach on the Atlantic Ocean along the shorelines of Lagos, situated on Victoria Island. For a while, it was the most popular beach in Nigeria especially when Lagos was the capital of the country.

11.  Jhalobia Recreation Park and Gardens

Jhalobia Recreation Park and Garden is one of the premier recreation parks and gardens in Nigeria. It is located on Murtala Muhammed Airport Road, Lagos. It is marked by a stylish use of tropical plants and architecture

 

      12.  Eko Atlantic

Eko Atlantic, officially Nigeria International Commerce city, also known as Eko Atlantic City, or the initials E.A.C. and E.A., is a planned city of Lagos State, Nigeria, being constructed on land reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean

      13.  Dream World Africa

Dreamworld Africana is an amusement and theme park situated in Lekki, Lagos State. Established in 2010, Dreamworld covers an area of 10 acres and re-opened to the public in 2013. The park is one of the main amusement parks in the city. The park provides many attractions to keep its visitors excited

      14.  Hi-Impact Planet Amusement Park

This was the perfect outing for the children and for even my wife and myself

The staff were very professional and friendly.

The rides were exciting and of world class standard. Bumper cars, go cart racing, a massive swimming pool and another 30 rides to choose from. They had a nice blend of indoor and outdoor activities. We were spoil for choice.

The icing on the cake was the waiting time to get on the rides. 2 minutes maximum. ! Yes 2 minutes. Compare that to one hour at disney land and disney world

And it got better. If you enjoyed the ride there was no need to go and queue again. You just stayed seated and off you went again.

The food was fairly priced and the entrance fee was also very fair. 

When we were leaving I asked my two kids to rate their experience with Disney world and they both unanimously said Hi-Impact!

Although the price of entry fee is very fair I will advice that they reduce the price of their overnight accommodation to attract more visitors.

      15.  Ilashe Beach

     

What is Ilashe beach? It a private beach You might need to give more attention to Because of it’s uniqueness,  Although I have been back for 3 years after 30 yrs abroad. What I met isn’t appealing and I would rather run elsewhere like Ilashe Beach for a quite weekend.

IN CONCLUSION

Lagos Island is still my favorite and the most beautiful place to visit this August