Ignored Tourist Sites in Nigeria: THE IBENO BEACH

 

The Ibeno Beach, the longest sand beach in West Africa, is located in the Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, near the state's southern end.

The beach is bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean and the north by the local government areas of Eket, Esit Eket, Onna, and Eastern Obolo. Ibeno's gorgeous coastline offers a wealth of natural resources for tourism, water sports, beach soccer, and general boating.

The beach, bordered by the sea by ExxonMobil, not only provides a great view of the business, where crude oil is processed for export all over the world, but it also has seasoned guards on patrol 24 hours a day to keep guests safe and orderly.

It also exfoliates a tranquil ambiance that would soothe frayed nerves and tempt any nature lover to stay and be touched by the cold, soft air.

All who come close to the shore are enticed to experience the calm ocean. The peaceful movement of the Atlantic Ocean amidst the waves' periodic water surges is a stunning sight. The beach sand has a fresh scent; tourists can hear the birds and splashing waves from afar. Nature decrees it!

The entire beach stretch has been attractively adorned for the enjoyment of the locals. Ibeno Beach offers an abundance of natural attractions for tourism, including boating, rafting, skiing, camel riding, horseback riding, and many other activities. Many trees have been planted along the shoreline to add to the beauty of the beach. In the event of dehydration, the tree provides coconut water. The tree also provides shade to those who are visiting the beach. As a result, following a bath serves as a relief zone.

The vegetation around the beach entertains tourists and lovers with exotic sights at any time of day, while the welcoming host community ensures tourists' safety during their stay.

The beach is among the country's best soothing and clean beaches due to its quiet and security. The beauty of this beach is that the sands have remained steady over time and have not receded with the tide of the water.

On weekdays, the beach is nearly deserted, except for a few people who come to rest in the evenings. On weekends, though, the beach becomes a hive of activity as many people flock to the relaxing spot to get a taste of nature.

During holidays like Easter and Christmas, the crowds are generally at their highest. According to reports, the beach attracts roughly 5,000 people during the festival season and 500 on weekends.

However, during peak seasons, the number of visitors to the beach far outnumbers the facilities offered. Most amenities, such as rest areas and cafés, are private company ventures.

If the beach receives an unexpected influx of tourists, the present facilities will be insufficient to accommodate them. This is because the beach's potential is both unused and unexplored.

For the time being, the beach is not managed by anyone, not even the local government authority. As a result, the few people in charge of the beach's management have been unable to earn the necessary cash to turn the beach into a profitable venture.

The majority of visitors come to wander along the beach's edge. It relieves a great deal of stress, and some people use it as a therapeutic treatment for their joints and muscles.

The Ibeno bach remains a fascinating place; it would be much nicer if the government paid more attention to tourist attractions like this. It would even yield more revenue for the government. But in the meantime, go there and have fun!

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