Category: beach

WATER TOURISM IN LAGOS

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Tourism by Britannica is defined as an act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure while making use of the commercial provision of service.

Water based tourism relates to any touristic activity undertaken in or in relation to water resources, such as lakes, dams, canals, streams, rivers, waterways, marine coastal zones, sea, oceans and ice-associated areas.

Water tourism is a type of recreational sport and free time activity, the target area of which is are natural or artificial water surfaces, riversides or lakesides and its environs.

Lagos state is the economic powerhouse and most socially diverse state in Nigeria. It has been the convergence point for all other parts of the country and also the main entry point to the rest of the world, which has led to the creation of a variety of spots, points for relaxation, exploration, leisure

and amusement.

Lagos State; a city with a lot of natural recreational potentials which are yet to be fully explored by its inhabitants due to the neglect of water based sites in the city. A considerable part of the state is made up of Lagoon and creeks. Lagos Lagoon covers a total area of about 426km2 with a coastline and inland waterways, within average depth of about 11.6metres throughout the year with negligible or insignificant variation.

Among its naturally endowment is the navigable creeks (Lighthouse creek, Badagry Creek, Five cowries creek, Agboyi creek) and Lagoon (Ologe Lagoon, Ogun river, Lagos Lagoon, Kuramo waters) that are suitable for urban transit and most especially tourism.

The state is known for its day-to-day hustle and bustle, which can be attested to by Lagosians themselves. The human body after such stress needs rejuvenation, relaxation and restoration,

People are known for common place such as bars, the cinemas  and other forms of relaxation centres……thereby neglecting a pivotal form of tourism in this case Water; why not take a Cruise ride on the Lagos Island waterways…..how exciting and rejuvenating would that be for the body…feeling mother nature.

The nice scenery, the sensation, like the lapping water and the warmth of the sun, along the sound of waves, relief the stress.

This is where Dominion Cruise and Tours come in, a water sightseeing and transportation service that operates along the Lagos Inland Waterway. Away from the busy routine of everyday life, there is the need to have some time and space for relaxation, rejuvenation, leisure, recreation, developing and building stronger relationship through networking. Some of the benefits you get to enjoy choosing our services Includes;

  • A view of Lagos as you have never seen before; if it’s something you have never tried out before, going on water cruise in place that’s abundant with ancient tradition and scenic landscape is an excellent way to begin.
  • Our Water cruise boat do more than just take you from the point of origin to a destination, come on board elegant vessels that are equipped with adequate facilities for you to get utmost satisfaction throughout your trip.
  • Explore more; discovering Lagos from another view is no easy feat but our industry creates such avenue which is probably one of the best ways to explore as much as possible, the aquatic beauty of Lagos in one of our trips.
  • Children get onboard learning experience while en route to various destinations. Likewise they will increase their knowledge and gain practical experience about the natural water as they have learned in classroom.
  • To the parents, one of the very best things you can do as a parent is to give your kids a love of exploration. Take the excellent teaching opportunities offered by our cruise tours to explore these worldly wonders with you children.
  • Serene white beaches with beautiful water to the crystal clear blue water beyond the shore, it’s all simply spectacular. Words can’t really describe it, you need come witness it yourself.

Our Promise is to take you on……a journey to remember

 

By Olajide Ismail Olayinka

The Tarkwa Bay Beach; worth visiting.

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Introducing Tarkwa Bay Beach

Lagos, the largest city in West Africa and the second-largest in Africa hosts a number of thrilling spots. Among those fun-spots, Tarkwa Bay stands tall. Of the 16 named beaches in Lagos, Tarkwa Bay rightly ranks in the top-five and holds the promise of an amazing beach-time. Tarkwa Bay is a sheltered beach located along Lekki-Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, a short distance from the 110-year old Lagos Harbour.

It’s a popular go-to spot for swimmers and water-sports enthusiasts and is home to a welcoming resident community. Most visitors love this beautiful island for its strategis location far away from the hustle and bustle of the Lagos life. Unlike most public beaches in Lagos, Tarkwa Bay Beach is rarely noisy or overcrowded thus making it a great place for some personal, family, or romantic getaway or a day out with friends.

What to expect at Tarkwa Bay
1.       Relax
When you need an escape from the bustling atmosphere of the Lagos civilisation, Tarkwa Bay Beach is one of the best places to visit. It is one of the most quiet and serene beaches with a minimal number of music-blaring speakers. No matter what your definition of relaxation is; whether chilling under the beach tents, playing, swimming or surfing in the open water, laying in the sand with a friend or significant other, you sure won’t be disappointed.
2.       Picnic
Tarkwa Bay Beach has number of attractive promises, but food is not one of those as there are no food stalls around. You will have to come along with your own food packs and drinks, in case you are not a fan of fresh coconut juice. However, you may also buy snacks and drinks (gins and beverage) from the communal residents that sell along the beach.
3.       Fun Activities
At the Bay, you can swim, surf, enjoy a game of beach volleyball or enjoy numerous other beach games with your friends and family. Also noteworthy is the fact that the beach has a very cheap entry fee (just #200), and a plethora of beautiful spots for photoshoots. Whatever reasons yours may be, Tarkwa Bay Beach sure is a thrill to visit.

Planning your visit
If you are already considering paying a visit to Tarkwa Bay Beach, then pay close attention to this. Depending on your intended purpose for visiting, there are certain times that are best for such.
1.         Romantic getaway: If a romantic getaway is what you seek, then you certainly are looking forward to some degree of privacy. To this end, your best bet is to visit the beach on a weekday, reason being that the beach tends to be more populated on weekends.
2.         Fun: If however like most visitors, you choose to visit for the fun, then the more the merrier. Visiting on a weekend is your best shot. Generally, the best season of the year to visit Tarkwa Bay Beach is during the dry season as the beach is only assessable by water and the water can be quite tempestuous during the rainy season. Besides, what could be weirder than being on the beach in the rain?

Final thoughts
Whenever you plan to visit Tarkwa Bay Beach, be sure to go with a camera because you’re sure to see sights that are remarkably memorable. While cruising to the island on a boat, you’re sure to get an enjoyable view of some very nice places in Lagos like the Radisson Blu hotel, the Lagos Yacht Club, and the Lagos harbour.

Take a tour today, and you’d surely be grateful for it.