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Elmina

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Castles · Marinas · Historic Sites
Considered the site of the first European settlement in West Africa, Elmina sat on a major slave trade route for several centuries. Remnants of the town's long and troubling history remain scattered across the area, with military fortifications, Portuguese chapels, and Dutch merchant architecture among top places to visit in Elmina for anyone interested in learning more about the local heritage between relaxing jaunts to picturesque Cape Coast beaches. Make your own Elmina vacation itinerary, with a little help from those that know the place like the back of their hands, by using our Ghana tour itinerary builder tool.
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    Popular things to do in Elmina

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