Volta Region district, Ghana

Places to visit near Keta

Keta is a town in Volta Region district, Ghana, home to about 18,077 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 89 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 8 beaches & coast and 8 museums. The must-see places are Fort Prinzenstein (1 km), Cape St. Paul Lighthouse (13 km) and Monument de l'Indépendance (43 km).

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Keta at a glance

Location
Volta Region district, Ghana
Population
about 18,077
Coordinates
5.9179° N, 0.9879° E
Places within 50 km
193 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Keta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Keta: 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 Keta

90 churches within 100 km of Keta. The closest is St. Michael Co-Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Keta

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Keta. The closest is Fort Prinzenstein (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Keta

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Keta. The closest is Keta Beach (1 km); the best-known is Cape St. Paul Lighthouse (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Keta

11 museums within 100 km of Keta. The closest is Sports Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Keta

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Keta. The closest is Keta Lagoon (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Keta

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Keta. The closest is Seva (11 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Seva · river spot · Volta Region · ~11 km
  • Anyako · river spot · Volta Region · ~15 km
  • Marshall Island · river spot · Volta Region · ~46 km
  • Chrocodile Island · river spot · Greater Accra Region · ~49 km
  • Azizakpe · river spot · Greater Accra Region · ~49 km
  • Aflife · river spot · Greater Accra Region · ~51 km

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A one-day trip from Keta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Keta
  2. 1 km Emancipation Beach · beach, Volta Region
  3. 1 km Fort Prinzenstein · fort, Volta Region
  4. 1 km Keta Beach · beach
  5. 3 km Agblor Lodge · beach, Volta Region
  6. 10 km Cape St. Paul Lighthouse · beach, Volta Region
  7. 13 km Back to Keta

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How to reach Keta

    All places near Keta by distance

    Within 15 km of Keta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Keta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8990St. Michael Co-Cathedral (1 km)
    Other attractions3644Jubilee Radio (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2033Fort Prinzenstein (1 km)
    Beaches & coast812Keta Beach (1 km)
    Museums811Sports Museum (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs611Keta Lagoon (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves711Seva (11 km)
    Temples77ICGC The Lord's Temple, Denu (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Keta Lagoon Ramsar Site (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Road Into the Ocean (54 km)
    Parks44Sis Amavi's (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Mosquée Boka (43 km)
    Caves12Grotte de Marie (45 km)
    Buddhist sites01Couvent Vodou (74 km)

    Keta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Keta?

    Fort Prinzenstein (fort, about 1 km), Cape St. Paul Lighthouse (beach, about 13 km), Keta Beach (beach, about 1 km), Emancipation Beach (beach, about 1 km), Agblor Lodge (beach, about 3 km), Sports Museum (museum, about 3 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 89 churches, 36 other attractions, 20 forts & heritage, 8 beaches & coast, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Keta?

    St. Michael Co-Cathedral, about 1 km by road; St. Peter Claver RC Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Keta?

    Fort Prinzenstein, about 1 km by road; Maison Honwanou (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Keta?

    Keta Beach, about 1 km by road; Emancipation Beach (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Keta?

    Start in Keta, visit Emancipation Beach, then Fort Prinzenstein, then Keta Beach, then Agblor Lodge, then Cape St. Paul Lighthouse, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Keta?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Keta

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