Explore The Modern And Historic In Africa’s Biggest City

Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria in West Africa, the most populous nation in the continent of Africa. Lagos is a booming megacity, with one of the strongest economies in Africa, with gleaming skyscrapers sitting alongside pretty cobbled streets, showcasing the best of modern and historic Africa. With something for everyone, Lagos offers its visitors a mix of beaches and exotic nightlife, plus churches and historic buildings dating back centuries. Brightsun Travel offers plenty of cheap air tickets to Lagos at any time of year, so you can experience this diverse city for yourself this holiday.

Shiny & Historic Lagos Island

Head to Lagos Island, the city’s Central Business District, and gaze at its sparkling skyscrapers, a witness to the city’s booming economy, including the 32 storey NECOM House, which is the tallest building in West Africa. Also on Lagos Island you will find old cathedrals, like the Cathedral Church of Christ, the oldest Anglican Cathedral in Nigeria, plus Tinubu Square and Tafawa Balewa Square that have held some of the most important political events in the country.

Contemporary Arts & Traditional Crafts

In the city you can take full advantage of Lagos’ exploding arts scene, and visit art galleries showcasing Africa’s indigenous art works. The Nike Art Gallery is a good place to start, showcasing one of Nigeria’s most well known artists. Then onto the African Artists’ Foundation to view a range of contemporary Nigerian art. For a taste of the old Lagos, you could stroll around the city’s impressive National Museum, displaying cultural artefacts and traditional craftworks.

Legendary Music & Exotic Nightlife

Lagos is full of clubs and bars that could keep you entertained for weeks, as well museums devoted to legendary musicians, such as the Kalakuta Republic Museum, the former home of the legendary local musician, Fela Kuti. The city is also the birthplace of many contemporary African musicians that have made it onto the international stage, including the late William Onyeabor, a funk musician who self-released 9 albums that have received worldwide acclaim.

Eleko Beach

Just 60 kilometres from the city centre you'll find long stretches of beach, such as Eleko Beach, a stretch of sandy coastline, where the cool crowd hang out at weekends. Eleko Beach is a picturesque mix of the traditional Lagos and modern day life. Here you can laze on sun loungers drinking fresh coconut juice, watch fishermen bringing in their catch, rent a ‘traditional’ grass hut for the day, and shop diverse street markets.

Freedom Park

Freedom Park encapsulates the old and the new in Lagos, once a colonial-era prison and now a major venue for concerts and public events. Here, by day, you could explore former British prisons, or relax in serene grounds with sculptures and galleries, and get a feel for one of the city’s most important political spaces. By night there are regular concerts showcasing modern African pop, alongside events performed by international artists.

Flights

Contact Brightsun Travel for a range of Lagos cheap flight deals, including non-stop flights from London with British Airways, taking just over 6 hours, and experience the old and new in Africa this holiday.

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