About
Elmina — a colorful fishing town just west of Cape Coast, home to the oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa and one of West Africa's most vivid working harbors.
Must-See Attractions
Elmina Castle
Built by the Portuguese in 1482, this UNESCO World Heritage fort is the oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa and a solemn landmark of the transatlantic slave trade.
Elmina Fishing Harbor
A vibrant, working harbor packed with brightly painted wooden fishing boats, best visited in the late afternoon when the day's catch comes in.
Fort St. Jago (Fort Coenraadsburg)
A Dutch hilltop fort overlooking Elmina Castle and the harbor, offering the best panoramic viewpoint over the whole town.