Takoradi and Sekondi together form one of the liveliest cities of Ghana. While Sekondi dates back to the 17-th century, Takoradi was just a fishing village when it was chosen to become Ghana's first deep-water seaport. Since then it has boomed. It is a young and vibrant city. The heart of the city is a sqaure called Market Circle Bus stations, cheap hotels and restaurants are all to be found in this area. Liberation Road, which leads southeast from here takes visitors to the port area via the Artisan centre - a good place for souvenirs. In the port area they will find the post office, the train station as well as banks and department stores. There is a good beach just 2 km south of the centre, with a golf course and a sports club nearby. Some of the good hotels in Takoradi are: Africa Beach Hotel, Takoradi Beach Hotel, Valley Beach Hotel etc. The "good" area so as to stay and have fun is Beach Road. it has a lot of joints where tourists will be able to have both fun and food.