Calabar is a place to visit, i say that always, i am sure one,two or three other people have told you that already. You have seen photos of Cross Rivers' tourist attraction or heard about the Calabar Festival that showcases Africas' Biggest Street Party tagged CARNIVAL CALABAR every year.
When do you plan to visit?
Have you been there before?
Where did you go to?
Never been there and want to know where to go whenever you are in Calabar?
What kind of people will you meet in Calabar?
I have to say this, i am not blowing my own horn but Calabar people are the most hospitable people in Africa. When you think about home. Calabar is home. peaceful and clean. That's why it is called "The Peoples" Paradise". If you are looking for where to stay when you visit Calabar,these hotels should be on your list;
1. METROPOLITAN HOTEL - Just about 1000km from the airport and close to the U.J. Esuene staduim.
2. AXARI HOTEL - Axari is located on the express road,the murtala muhammed highway.
3. THE MIRAGE HOTEL - On Mcc Road.
4. CHANNEL VIEW HOTEL - Just by Mcc Road too.
5. MONTY SUITES - Off Murtala Mohammed Highway as well.
FIVE HANGOUT SPOTS to have a drink and enjoy good music
1. PLAY BAR/LOUNGE - Just by Atekong junction on Marian Road.
2. JASPERS LOUNGE - Located on marian road,just beside first bank and adjacent to The Wine Shop.
3. MAYFAIR LOUNGE - The newly renovated bar in Channel View Hotel located on MCC road.
4. PINNACLE PUB/NITE CLUB - The Mirage Hotel
5. BAYS BAR - On Navy road off Diamond road.
WHERE TO EAT(RESTAURANTS).
Well, because of my love for Atimbo as it is called,i will mention it as a special exception of one of the best place to have a good Calabar fresh palm wine,bush meat and plantain. Oh! Atimbo my love,even as i type this i salivate. I want. Anyways, you want a good meal check this places
1. GENNYS RESTAURANT - Just by Atekong Junction. Known to serve Nigerian delicacies at its best.
2. You want to have a continental meal, then ,METROPOLITAN RESTAURANT is the place to be,known for its continental dishes and a wonderful chef. Buffet everyday served at 1:30pm.
3. THE MIRAGE Chinese Restaurant - The name says it already.
4. LE CHATEAU HOTEL RESTAURANT on MCC road
5. BAY CAFE on the highway.
WHERE TO EAT(EATERIES).
1. CHICKEN REPUBLIC by Marian Road
2. MR FANS' by Ndidem Usang Iso Road
3. McBITES oppposite UBA bank on Calabar Road.
4. CRUNCHIES by Mekenge layout
5. APPLES just opposite Duke Town Drive.
TOP PLACES TO SHOP
1. T-MART at the TINAPA RESORT.
2. IKA IKA QUA MARKET by Marian Road.
3. FAVOURITES SUPERMARKET by Atekong Junction
4. VALUE MART Supermarket by Marian Road too.
5. WATT MARKET on Calabar Road.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
1. THE MARINA RESORT located at the Marina and close to the General hospital can boast of a boat club,bars,talking museum,a cinema(coming soon),a carousel and you can go Jet-skiing to the next place which is;
2. TINAPA BUSINESS RESORT - The Tinapa resort is Africas' biggest free trade zone with over 300 shops, 4 world class studios and a Nollywood studio,a water park,a hotel and so many other things. It is BEAUTIFUL i tell you.
3. THE CALABAR RESIDENCY MUSEUM
4. CALABAR SLAVE PARK
5. CALABAR DRILL MONKEY RANCH/SANTUARY.
Arik Airline, Virgin Nigeria and Aero contractors have daily flight services to and fro Abuja,Lagos and Calabar.
MORE TO COME!
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