Best sunset spots in Lekki
Lekki sunsets are quick and dramatic thanks to the tropical latitude. Here are five spots to catch them, from free to fifteen dollars.
Sun setting over the Lagos lagoon behind palm silhouettes
On the water
Landmark Beach faces roughly west and gets a proper Atlantic sunset. Arrive by 6pm, grab a lounger near the shoreline, drinks around $10. Elegushi Beach has a wilder, louder version for $3 entry. For the calmest experience, take a sunset boat charter from Five Cowries Terminal in Falomo: two hours, split $200 among a group, byo drinks.
On the bridge
Walking the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge at 6pm is the free option and one of the best photos in Lagos: cable-stay suspension, lagoon on both sides, skyline behind. Cyclists share the lane. It gets busy at weekends with joggers and families. No cost, no entry, just walk on from either end.
From above
Sky Restaurant and Lounge on the 25th floor of Eko Hotel on Adetokunbo Ademola gives you an aerial sunset with cocktails at $15 each. The George rooftop in Ikoyi is a shorter climb and a softer scene, $10 cocktails. Both accept walk-ins early evening, book for weekends.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask before they set off on this one.
Between 6:30pm and 7:15pm depending on season. Not much variation because Lagos is close to the equator.
The middle of the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, walking west, around 6pm.
Yes, charters from Five Cowries Terminal in Falomo run $150 to $250 for two hours.
Landmark Beach on weekends, the bridge for daily walks, rooftop bars for date nights.
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