The western region of Ghana, adjoining the border with Cote d'Ivoire, presents a striking contrast between ancient and modern. Although one of the first areas to welcome early European traders and now distinguished by the large numbers of castles and forts, the Region also boast some of the oldest mines in the country and our modern harbour and commercial centre at Takoradi. The region includes also some of the most fertile and land in Ghana, and the roads are lined with rubber and cocoa plantations and farms.

For the tourist, the for and castles are a magnet, as the reflect of diversity of building styles that were employed by colonial traders. Of particular interest must be Fort Appolonia at Beyin, and Fort Metal Cross at Dixcove. Many of the castles overlook some of the best beaches in Ghana.

The festival of Kundum is celebrated from August to November by the region of coastal people, and moves from town to town every week. Traditional drumming and dancing feature prominently.

Because the region is so fertile, farming is a major part of life here. The larger farms are happy to welcome visitors (usually by prior arrangement), and on some such as cocoa farms, you can witness the full operation of growing, harvesting and processing of crops for market.

The region was one of the earliest to mine for gold and other minerals, and several of the mines welcome visitors (by prior arrangement). Tarkwa is the centre of the Region's mining industry.The western region is the gateway to Ghana from the Cote d'Ivoire, but is also a gateway into some of the most unspoiled attractions of west Africa. To discover the western region is to discover an area that reveals many of the diverse attractions of Ghana.