TOP 10 FUN PLACES TO GO ON LAGOS ISLAND 2021
Lagos is a metropolitan city with a number of interesting and exciting places to visit and explore. Check out our Top 10 places to go on Lagos Island in 2021:
- Nike Art Gallery
Founded in 2007, the Nike Art Gallery provides a soothing atmosphere for the display of artworks, and undoubtedly the biggest reservoir of indigenous Nigerian artwork collection. It is a privately-owned art gallery in Africa opened to the public.
The Nike Art Gallery in Lagos is the largest with four floors of artworks of different descriptions such as paintings in different media, batik and Adire fabrics, embroidery, appliqué, beadworks, pen & ink drawing on paper and on canvas, aluminum & copper works and sculptures also in different media, all set out in the most conducive climatic condition. In fact, the Lagos Nike Art Gallery is a hub for art lovers, art collectors and visiting tourists in Nigeria. A mixed grill of ethnic, traditional and contemporary artworks are found in all the branches of Nike Art Galleries in Nigeria.
- Fitness Career
Fitness Career is an alternative fitness community. Located at Tarkwa Bay Beach, the centre runs community classes amongst other amazing activities on the beach including surfing and yoga.
They offer several camps and retreats, which includes activities such as dinner under the stars, nature hikes, bonfire, music, yoga, midnight cinema, massages, boat rides etc.
- Scencilo Lagos
Sencillo was created with a series of spaces to enable retreats, romantic getaways, family gatherings, weddings and other larger groups in mind.
With its minimalist all-white design, lush lawns, tall palms, and a private lounge overlooking the beautiful crystal-clear pool, Sencillo is undoubtedly one of the foremost luxury beach houses in Lagos, Nigeria.
Guests at Sencillo have access to a Jacuzzi, Swimming Pool, Private Lounge, Pool Table, Ping-Pong Table, Volleyball area, Dining Amenities, Dance Pole, Sunbeds, Uninterrupted Electricity, Internet, Outdoor Surround Speakers, Onsite Concierge, and more.
With direct access to the Atlantic Ocean coastline, Sencillo is located on Ilashe island about 30mins boat ride from Victoria Island
- Chef Sia Roundtable
Chef Sia’s roundtable is a refined dining experience, and the Head Chef, Chef Sia, offers unique fusions with Nigerian cuisine.
The menu changes in each dining experience and the dishes are a fusion of deep and complex flavours that utilises fresh local produce.
Some of the dishes seen on her menu are, Grilled Octopus with Yaji Carrots, Grilled Duck with Groundnut Sauce, Confit Yams, and Spicy Zobo Compote.
Locations change from time to time and is an exclusive dining experience that’s great for networking and perfect for a soothing evening chill.
- Landmark Beach
One of Lagos many hidden treasures, located along the Lagos coastline, in Oniru,Victoria Island. Landmark leisure beach is a private beach and, perfect escape getaway from the hustle and bustle of Lagos.
Landmark is a family-themed park with fun stuff such as
- Boat cruise
- Hire a jetski
- Play Beach soccer
- Fly a kite
- Get on a quad bike
- Enjoy a horse ride
- Get on a bouncing castle
- Plan a picnic
- The Palms Shopping Mall
The Palms, Lagos, is Nigeria’s premier shopping mall. When opened in 2004, its highly attractive retail and leisure environment set standards that others can still only aspire to. Today it attracts more than 600,000 consumer visits per month.
It anchors some great brands Shoprite, Game, The Hub and Genesis Cinemas. Other international brands represented include Hugo Boss, Mango, MAC, Lacoste, Nike, Swatch, KFC, Sony, Puma, Genesis Cinemas and Da Viva.
- Z Kitchen
Stylish restaurant in Victoria Island, serving great Mediterranean food. Seating options include the main dining area, private dining rooms, the bar area and a charming outdoor space.
- Lekki Conservative Center
The Lekki conservation center was founded or established in the year 1990 for the Nigerian conservation foundation by the chevron cooperation, the Lekki conservation center is a 78 (seventy-eight) hectare Natural reserve and a conservation and relaxation center which holds high an escape from the Lagos city Buzz and more also gives a breath of fresh air. This conservation center in accordance with its name is located in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria. in the Lekki conservation center, there are lots of fascinating and interesting things to do and view which are as follows:
- Barbecue joint
- Bird hide
- A 96 Seater Gazebos
- A four hundred and one (401) canopy walkway
- Gym facilities
- Treehouses
- Tilapia ponds
- Rotunda
- Beach volleyball courts
- Swamp lookout station, and lots more.
- Lekki Art Market
The Lekki Art and Crafts Market is not just your regular market, it is one of a kind, It is one of the biggest art and craft markets in Nigeria with a variety of professionally-made African artworks, crafts, paintings, woodworks etc. Lekki Arts and Crafts Market is located in the heart of Lekki, it is also known as the Jankande Market or Oba Elegushi International Market. This is often the name the locals are familiar with therefore, the Lekki Arts and crafts Market may sound foreign to them.
- Tera Culture
The Terra Kulture is located at 1376 Tiamiyu savage street, Victoria Island, Lagos state Nigeria. The terra culture is an internationally acclaimed house of art which is popularly called or known as TK and among the two auction houses of art in Nigeria. The TK houses over one thousand (1,000) collection of art piece across Nigeria. The building possesses an art gallery which is the TK’s central feature, a library, a craft shop, a theatre, a restaurant, and a language school. The Terra Kulture is the host book reading events and has been known for hosting lots of books readings by renowned authors such as Chimamanda Adichie, Wole Soyinka, Sefi Atta in the past. This place is definitely a place you would not want to miss.
