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Town & District Capital in Western Region, Ghana
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Shama is a coastal town in the Shama district in the Ghanaian Coastal Plain. It is known for its lush beaches and vegetation. It is about 25 km away from Takoradi and 160 km from Ivoiro, the border town between Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire.
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Fort São Sebastião de Xama
The third oldest fort in Ghana was built by the Portuguese and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a historical architectural delight, reflecting the distinctive styles and preferences of both its Portuguese and Dutch sculpturing.
Getting to Shama from Accra is straightforward. You can use an intercity bus traveling to Takoradi from Accra or Tema.
Read in the guideAs Sharma is a relatively small town, the few options for getting around are tricycles, motorcycles, and taxis. The roads are in good condition but most are tertiary. Also, traffic is rare so transit time will be short.
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