Bar Beach, Lagos, Coastal beach along the Atlantic Ocean in Victoria Island, Nigeria
The white sand beach stretches along the Atlantic Ocean shoreline, featuring a large perimeter fence that spans its entire length near Lagos city center.
Between 1971 and 1980, the beach gained notoriety as the location where Nigerian authorities conducted public executions of convicted criminals by firing squad.
During the period when Lagos served as Nigeria's capital city, Bar Beach emerged as the primary coastal destination for social gatherings and recreational activities.
Current construction activities and restricted access require visitors to obtain permission from security personnel stationed at designated entry points along the beach perimeter.
The beach area has transformed through the Eko Atlantic City project, which created 10 million square meters of new land through ocean reclamation.
Location: Lagos
GPS coordinates: 6.43110,3.41580
Latest update: May 26, 2025 13:09
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