Lagos State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Apapa

Apapa is a town in Lagos State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit — 94 churches, 51 mosques & dargahs, 19 forts & heritage and 11 museums. The must-see places are Apapa Amusement Park (1 km), Lagos Central Mosque (4 km) and Tinubu Square (4 km).

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Apapa, Nigeria
Apapa, Lagos State district, Nigeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Apapa at a glance

Location
Lagos State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
6.4488° N, 3.3590° E
Places within 50 km
212 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Apapa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Apapa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Apapa

98 churches within 100 km of Apapa. The closest is RCCG House Of Reps (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral Church of Christ (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Apapa

58 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Apapa. The closest is Apapa Central Mosque (2 km); the best-known is Lagos Central Mosque (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Apapa

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apapa. The closest is Taiwo Olowo Tomb (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Apapa

23 museums within 100 km of Apapa. The closest is National Gallery of Modern Art (4 km); the best-known is National Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Apapa

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Apapa. The closest is Apapa Shoals (3 km); the best-known is Tarkwa Bay (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Apapa

10 parks within 100 km of Apapa. The closest is Waterside (1 km); the best-known is Apapa Amusement Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Apapa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apapa
  2. 1 km Apapa Amusement Park · park, Lagos State
  3. 3 km Cathedral Church of Christ · church, Lagos State
  4. 1 km Water House · church, Lagos State
  5. 1 km Tinubu Square · park, Lagos State
  6. 1 km Lagos Central Mosque · mosque, Lagos State
  7. 4 km Back to Apapa

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    Within 15 km of Apapa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apapa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9498RCCG House Of Reps (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs5158Apapa Central Mosque (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1941Taiwo Olowo Tomb (4 km)
    Museums1123National Gallery of Modern Art (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1417Apapa Shoals (3 km)
    Parks1010Waterside (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Oke-Ofa Memorial Arcade (13 km)
    Other attractions14New Afrika Shrine (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Tincan Island (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Cluster (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Ologe Lagoon (37 km)
    Caves22Abanijorin Mountain & Caves (6 km)
    Buddhist sites12Mater Ecclesiae Monastery Sangotedo (39 km)

    Apapa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apapa?

    Apapa Amusement Park (park, about 1 km), Lagos Central Mosque (mosque, about 4 km), Tinubu Square (park, about 4 km), Cathedral Church of Christ (church, about 4 km), Water House (church, about 4 km), Holy Cross Cathedral (church, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Apapa?

    212 places on Spotwander: 94 churches, 51 mosques & dargahs, 19 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 14 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Apapa?

    RCCG House Of Reps, about 1 km by road; Grace Land Christian Mission (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Apapa?

    Apapa Central Mosque, about 2 km by road; Payne Crescent Mosque (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apapa?

    Taiwo Olowo Tomb, about 4 km by road; National Arts Theatre (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apapa?

    Start in Apapa, visit Apapa Amusement Park, then Cathedral Church of Christ, then Water House, then Tinubu Square, then Lagos Central Mosque, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apapa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Apapa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Apapa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Apapa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.