The Best Attractions In Saltpond

Saltpond is a town and the capital of the Mfantsiman Municipal District in the Central Region of South Ghana. Saltpond has a population of 24,689 people.
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The Best Attractions In Saltpond

1. Fort Amsterdam Saltpond
2. Elmina Castle Elmina
Elmina Castle was erected by the Portuguese in 1482 as São Jorge da Mina Castle, also known simply as Mina or Feitoria da Mina) in present-day Elmina, Ghana . It was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea, and the oldest European building in existence south of the Sahara. First established as a trade settlement, the castle later became one of the most important stops on the route of the Atlantic slave trade. The Dutch seized the fort from the Portuguese in 1637, and took over all the Portuguese Gold Coast in 1642. The slave trade continued under the Dutch until 1814. In 1872, the Dutch Gold Coast, including the fort, became a possession of the British Empire. Gold Coast, which is now Ghana gained its independence in 1957 from Britain, and had control of the castle. Elmina Cast...
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3. Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary Senya Beraku
4. Fort William Anomabo
Fort William is a fort in Anomabu, Central Region, Ghana, originally known as Anomabo Fort and renamed Fort William in the nineteenth century by its then-commander, Brodie Cruickshank, who added one storey to the main building in the days of King William IV. It was built in 1753 by the British after they thwarted a French attempt to establish a fort at the same place. Two earlier forts had been established at the same site, one in 1640 by the Dutch, another in 1674 by the English. Fort Charles was abandoned in the late-seventeenth century.
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5. Elmina lagoon Elmina
Elmina is a town and the capital of the Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abirem District on the south coast of South Ghana in the Central Region, situated on a south-facing bay on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Ghana, 12 km west of Cape Coast. Elmina was the first European settlement in West Africa and it has a population of 33,576 people. Also known as 'Edina' by the native Fantes, the traditional meaning of Elmina is 'inexhaustible supply of water' given that it is situated on the peninsula between the Benya lagoon and the sea.
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6. Fort St. Jago Elmina
During the colonial period in Ghana, at the time known as Gold Coast, European-style coastal forts and castles were built, mostly by Portuguese, Dutch and British. A number of these fortifications and outposts were designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Kumasi Fort in the Ashanti Region was originally built by an Asante king in imitation of these colonial forts.
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7. Fort Good Hope Senya Beraku
During the colonial period in Ghana, at the time known as Gold Coast, European-style coastal forts and castles were built, mostly by Portuguese, Dutch and British. A number of these fortifications and outposts were designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Kumasi Fort in the Ashanti Region was originally built by an Asante king in imitation of these colonial forts.
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Saltpond Videos

The Ultimate GHANA STREET FOOD TOUR - Jamestown WEST AFRICAN FOOD in Accra, Ghana!

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Thanks to Majeed and Ernest for taking me on this extreme Ghanaian street food tour of Accra. We had an incredible time eating and exploring Accra!

Jamestown, Accra, Ghana - We started off this Ghanaian street food tour of Accra in Jamestown, along the coast in Accra. The neighborhood is home mostly to a fishing community, but they also are known for having some of the best boxers in Ghana. We walked around Jamestown, and tried a few snacks and drinks along the way.
Palm wine - 2 GHC ($0.40)
Egg - 1 GHC ($0.20) per egg
Tigernut milk - 2 GHC ($0.40)

Kenkey (Kenkey - West African staple made from ground corn) and fried fish - After walking around Jamestown, we found a small restaurant to eat kenkey, a common Ghanaian staple made from corn, and here, eaten with fried fish. The restaurant was awesome, and the owners were very friendly. We ordered some food, and also had the chance to watch some of the cooking production. This was probably my favorite meal of this entire Ghanaian street food tour.
Total price - 20 GHC ($4.30) for all

We continued eating our way through Accra, here are a few more of the meals and snacks we tried:

Kelewele and gizzard - 5.5 GHC ($1.20)
Coconut - 2 GHC ($0.40) per coconut

Mama Vee Waakye - We couldn’t have an ultimate Ghana food tour without eating waakye, and so Majeed took me to one of his favorite spots. Waakye is a beloved Ghanaian food, a mix of many different things, and it’s incredible delicious. It wa also a huge plate!
Price - 13 GHC ($2.80)

Hwe Nea Nyame Aye Chop Bar (translated to “See what God has done” restaurant) - For one of our final meals of the day, we stopped at one of their favorite local neighborhood restaurants to eat fufu, along with massively giant jungle snails. They were delicious.
Price - 26 GHC ($5.60)

Chinchinga - Many places around the world offer grilled meat on skewer over charcoal, and in Ghana they are called chinchinga. Especially if you enjoy meat, you can’t miss them.
Price - 3 GHC ($0.60) per stick

It was an incredible day of street food in Accra, Ghana, West Africa. Thanks again to Majeed and Ernest for taking me around!

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Saltpond Beach (Ghana) - Hauling in the Fishing Net Part 4

Part 4 of Hauling in the Fishing Net at Saltpond, Ghana. Lots of fish in the net, including eels, shrimps, and something the locals say is whale phlegm.

Koforidua, Eastern Region - Ghana

This is the main street of Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana. Directly across the road is the city's market.

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Riding in the back of a truck into Apam, Ghana

After helping some of the guys with the Agriculture project we got a ride back to the Apam Catholic Hospital in the back of a truck from Ackie. Gives a pretty good idea of the area we were in.

A Walk On Georgetown Beach (SVG)

A peacefull early morning walk on the unique Black Sand beach in my home town, Georgetown, SVG.

Visit to Aburi Botanical Gardens, Ghana 2004 (Urdu)

Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V's visit to AAburi Botanical Gardens. Recorded 17th March 2004. Part 6 of West Africa tour.

Ghana mangrove boat trip

Boat ride through the mangroves during a break at the Green Turtle Lodge in Western Ghana.

Visit to Jamia Ahmadiyya Ghana in 2004 (Urdu commentary)

Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V's visit to Jamia Ahmadiyya complex, Acrafoo, recorded 14th March 2004. West Africa Tour Program #3.

ODAMBEA FESTIVAL, MFANTSEMAN,GHANA

Ghana is a West African country where the rich heritage is highly practiced. Most of its cultural practices are expressed through the celebration of festivals. The Central region of Ghana tops the nation as a leading festival region and Mfantseman is a district in this region. The celebration of Odambea is an annual religious event that is meticulously organized. For more info see: nkusukum.de

Stonebwoy visits Paramount Chief of Elmina (Nana Kodwo Condua VI)

Celebrated Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall & Afrobeats Singjay, STONEBWOY, made a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of Elmina, Nana Kodwo Condua VI. Stonebwoy was in Elmina castle with Zylofon Media Crew to shoot a project and he took time to visit the Chief.
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The Best Attractions In Saltpond