Places to visit near

Shama

Shama is a town in Western Region district, Ghana of about 20,946 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit: 135 churches, 15 forts & heritage and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fort San Sebastian, Fort Orange and Fort Batenstein.

5.0181° N, 1.6644° WPop. 20,946

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Within 30 km144 places
Within 50 km184
Must-see13
Notable66
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shama

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:21 pm

74 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 Shama
  2. Icgctemple · 45 min
  3. Bisa Abrewa Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fort Orangefort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Fort San Sebastianfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Methodist Church - Daboasechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Shama
Today’s loopShamaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shama?

Fort San Sebastian (fort, about 5 km), Fort Orange (fort, about 13 km), Icgc (temple, about 14 km), Methodist Church - Daboase (church, about 17 km), Bisa Abrewa Museum (museum, about 17 km), Hazard Monument (monument, about 17 km).

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

184 places on Spotwander: 135 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 9 beaches & coast, 8 other attractions, 7 temples.

Which is the nearest church to Shama?

The Church of Pentecost, about 2 km by road; Bethel Methodist Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Shama?

Fort San Sebastian, about 5 km by road; Fort Orange (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shama?

Start in Shama, visit Icgc, then Bisa Abrewa Museum, then Fort Orange, then Fort San Sebastian, then Methodist Church - Daboase, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.