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Axim

Axim is a town in Western Region district, Ghana of about 24,500 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit: 39 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fort Santo Antonio, Bobowasi Island and Cape Three Points.

4.8664° N, 2.2418° WPop. 24,500

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km59
Must-see11
Notable38
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fort Santo Antonio, fort near Axim
Must-see

Fort Santo Antonio

Fort · 1 km

Must-see

Bobowasi Island

Island · 1 km

Cape Three Points, heritage site near Axim
Must-see

Cape Three Points

Heritage site · 27 km

Places near Axim by type

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One day from Axim

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:38 pm

125 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Axim
  2. Fort Elise Carthagofort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Fort Ruychaverfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Dixcove's Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cape Three Pointsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Fort Gross Fredericksburgfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Axim
Today’s loopAximStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Axim?

Fort Santo Antonio (fort, about 1 km), Bobowasi Island (island, about 1 km), Fort Elise Carthago (fort, about 5 km), Cape Three Points (heritage site, about 27 km), Fort Gross Fredericksburg (fort, about 18 km), Dixcove's Fort (fort, about 42 km).

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

59 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 2 other attractions, 1 beach, 1 temple.

Which is the nearest church to Axim?

Emmanuel Presby Church, Gomoa Ekwamkrom, about 5 km by road; Asanta SDA Church (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Axim?

Fort Santo Antonio, about 1 km by road; Fort Elise Carthago (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Axim?

Start in Axim, visit Fort Elise Carthago, then Fort Ruychaver, then Dixcove's Fort, then Cape Three Points, then Fort Gross Fredericksburg, and drive back — about 125 km by road in all.