5 THINGS TO DO IN CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE
Here's a quick look at the top five things to do in Calabar Cross River State!
As you all know I spent about one year in Calabar, Cross River state thanks to NYSC. And I loved every bit of it and wrote all about my service year here. Calabar or Cross River state, in general, is known for its various tourism hubs, with one of the well-known ones being Obudu Cattle Ranch, which I also visited here. Also, the Calabar Carnival which usually happens during December is known to bring various travelers from Nigeria and across the globe. However, besides those tourist activities what can else one do in Calabar?
As you all know I spent about one year in Calabar, Cross River state thanks to NYSC. And I loved every bit of it and wrote all about my service year here. Calabar or Cross River state, in general, is known for its various tourism hubs, with one of the well-known ones being Obudu Cattle Ranch, which I also visited here. Also, the Calabar Carnival which usually happens during December is known to bring various travelers from Nigeria and across the globe. However, besides those tourist activities what can else one do in Calabar?
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1. Visit Colonial Buildings
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2. Beach Market
Beach market comes alive on
Thursday and Sunday. You can get all types of fish there at discounted prices.
The fish comes in from Akpabuyo and Bakassi which are local Government areas of
Cross River state. During my service year each time I was coming back to Abuja,
I made sure to stop by and purchase dried fish and crayfish for my mom. I also
heard it’s a good place to thrift but I never got lucky the few times I was
there. Since it is located in Calabar South, you get to also see various
colonial buildings en route the market. To get to the market, take a cab to
Watt Market, at the roundabout, enter a Keke to Beach Market. Transportation
should be under 300 Naira only.
3. Marina Resort
I found this place to be
quite overhyped but if you are ever in Calabar, it’s a good place to visit.
They have a vast array of activities that you could do. You could watch a movie
at the Filmhouse, visit the slave museum or sit around and enjoy some drinks
while eating Suya. Be sure to also take a boat cruise (1500 Naira) to Twin
Island. The view in Marina is breath-taking at night too.
Twin Island
4. Tinapa Resort
TMart Mall
Tinapa Lakeside Hotel by Beniboba
5. Taste the Local Delicacies
Cross River state is well
renounced for their various dishes and what better place to try them than the
state of origin. Afang soup and fufu is the major delicacy among the Efik
people, you can find it in almost every restaurant. A few of my favourite dishes
include Ekpang, Edikangkong Soup, Fisherman stew, White soup, Seafood Okro soup,
and Coconut rice among others.
Afang Soup Source
Have you been to Cross
River State or Calabar, what did you enjoy doing there? What’s your favourite dish or activity to do in Calabar?
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Funny how we undermine the wealth we have in our box. I'll do my best to enjoy these places more this year.
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Such a beautiful place! I love that kind of architecture and seaside!
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nice piece princess. plus its Edikangikong soup :)
ReplyDeleteOne place I look forward to visiting soon.
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@thebeautifulEagle Please do girl, I plan to revist one of these days too.
ReplyDelete@Jointy&, right! I love that kind of architecture as well. Thanks for stopping by
ReplyDelete@Unkown thanks for the correction
ReplyDelete@Tamie you'd love it when you do visit
@Rachel thanks hun
I thought it was just me who thinks the monorail is absolutely unnecessary. It has no economic advantage whatsoever. Just millions of naira sunk into a white elephant project.
ReplyDeleteNow that I'm away from home, I think what I miss the most is good food. Lol.
Lovely post. You should get paid for this.
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@DiveintoMauve, your not the only one oh. While the monorail is a good thing, who does it really help. Besides Tinapa is not as lively as before. I wish they had just used to funds to revamp Timart. And the food is what I miss too but luckily I learnt how to prepare a few of the dishes. Thanks for stoppin by maybe in time that could happen.
ReplyDelete@Adeola, you would really love it. Thank you
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