A metropolitan borough and second largest city in Akwa Ibom State,
Nigeria, Eket offer a profoundly uplifting travel experience and
reveals more than a meager share of nature’s considerable bounty.
Popularly referred to as “Idong Mfianwe”, the city is
bounded on the North by Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, on the East
by Esit Eket Local Government Area, on the West by Onna Local Government
Area and on the South by Ibeno Local Government Area and Bight of
Bonny. It is certainly a hub of political and economic activities like
Calabar, Port Harcourt and Lagos.
Currently
a conurbation engulfing separate communities, there are many great
things to do in the city. From catching live music at night bars and
lounges , gaining a history lesson from the locals and exploring its
rich culture, visiting the oil refinery construction , or participating
in their numerous festivals, there really are some great things to do.
While
the history and culture make the city interesting, it’s distractions of
pure pleasure make it even much more fun: you can dine, drink and dance
yourself into happy oblivion in the whirl of self-indulgence.
From
events and attractions to fine dining and a great night out; Jovago.com,
Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking portal reveals EKET.
TOP 3 SITES
Amakpe Refinery
The Amakpe refinery, currently under construction in the outskirts of the city along the Oron
road, is a huge attraction to not just visitors and tourist, but the
locals as well as it will be the first major industry in Akwa Ibom state
since its creation in 1987
Eket Township stadium
A
stadium, football / soccer stadium located in the city, Eket township
stadium is the home to the local football team which hosts tournaments
at intervals per year.
Eket Beach
One of
the most popular seashores in the state and country as a whole, Eket
beach gets its origin from the Atlantic Ocean and is a huge tourist
attraction.
LODGING
Eket is
an expensive city and its hotels cater primarily for leisure and
business travellers . There are a handful of fabulous hotels around town
, from low budget to boutique and 4-star hotels. Favourites include :
Royalty Apartments, Villa Marina hotel, Utimanik Suites and so much
more. You are bound to get a room at any part of the city at a
discounted rate on Jovago.com.
SHOPPING
Shopping
in Eket is well worth more than one day’s attention. While there are
upscale shopping options in this city, the local markets are popular
among the locals. From fashion-forward high street brands and boutiques
to a tempting range of street stalls, Eket is a good venue for shoppers
with taste.
DINING
Whether
you are a committed gastronome, a skeptic foodie or vegetarian, Eket
restaurants has a number of restaurants with menus that will certainly
have your palate pleased. From fast food joints to excellent breakfasts
and brunches – there are plenty of very good visitors are bound to get
stuck on the array of local food as well as intercontinental dishes.
FUN FACT
The Eket
has a caste system which puts members of the society into different
classes, and the “Amama” -notable for undertaking traditional potlucks.
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