Greater Accra Region district, Ghana

Places to visit near Tema

Tema is a city in Greater Accra Region district, Ghana, home to about 155,782 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 94 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Madina Mosque (20 km), Action Chapel International (21 km) and Ghana National Mosque (26 km).

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Tema, Ghana
Tema, Greater Accra Region district, Ghana. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tema at a glance

Location
Greater Accra Region district, Ghana
Population
about 155,782
Coordinates
5.6698° N, 0.0166° W
Places within 50 km
208 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tema

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

98 churches within 100 km of Tema. The closest is Lighthouse Chapel International (1 km); the best-known is Action Chapel International (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tema

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tema. The closest is F.E. Daniels Memorial House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tema

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tema. The closest is Cherekecherete (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Cherekecherete · viewpoint · Greater Accra Region · ~23 km
  • Okutoleje · viewpoint · Greater Accra Region · ~24 km
  • Mampong · viewpoint · Greater Accra Region · ~27 km
  • Naglayu · viewpoint · Greater Accra Region · ~28 km
  • Bundase Hill · viewpoint · Greater Accra Region · ~30 km
  • Adwuku Hill · viewpoint · Greater Accra Region · ~30 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tema

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tema. The closest is Events Center (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Tema

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tema. The closest is Nighty Beach (10 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Nighty Beach · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~10 km
  • Laboma · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~21 km
  • Rehab · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~26 km
  • Bojo Beach · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Shatta Beach · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~32 km
  • Independence Arch · beach · Greater Accra Region · ~30 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tema

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tema. The closest is Sakumono Lagoon (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tema

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tema
  2. 1 km F.E. Daniels Memorial House · monument, Greater Accra Region
  3. 1 km Events Center · nature spot, Greater Accra Region
  4. 1 km Community 12 SDA Church, Tema · church, Greater Accra Region
  5. 19 km Madina Mosque · mosque, Greater Accra Region
  6. 7 km Action Chapel International · church, Greater Accra Region
  7. 21 km Back to Tema

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From travellers near Tema

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How to reach Tema

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    Within 15 km of Tema

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tema by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9498Lighthouse Chapel International (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3238F.E. Daniels Memorial House (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2335Cherekecherete (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1216Events Center (1 km)
    Beaches & coast812Nighty Beach (10 km)
    Other attractions811Artbees (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Sakumono Lagoon (7 km)
    Temples99Covenant Renewal Temple (2 km)
    Museums89Despite Automobile Museum (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves18Korle Lagoon (34 km)
    Waterfalls37Kyenku Water Falls (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Tema Newtown Central Mosque (6 km)
    Parks22Community 9 Park (1 km)
    Caves11Sayu Cave (38 km)

    Tema: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tema?

    Madina Mosque (mosque, about 20 km), Events Center (nature spot, about 1 km), Action Chapel International (church, about 21 km), F.E. Daniels Memorial House (monument, about 1 km), Community 12 SDA Church, Tema (church, about 1 km), Church of Christ (church, about 4 km).

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

    208 places on Spotwander: 94 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Tema?

    Lighthouse Chapel International, about 1 km by road; PIWC Michel Camp (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tema?

    F.E. Daniels Memorial House, about 1 km by road; Fort Bij Kpone (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tema?

    Cherekecherete, about 23 km by road; Okutoleje (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tema?

    Start in Tema, visit F.E. Daniels Memorial House, then Events Center, then Community 12 SDA Church, Tema, then Madina Mosque, then Action Chapel International, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tema?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Tema

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