Destination of the week: Idanre
Destination: Idanre
If
you love or fancy hilly or scenic landscape, then Idanre town in Ondo
state, Southwest Nigeria is the place to visit. Idanre is a local
government and it covers an area of 1,914 km2 with a population of 129,024 according to the 2006 census.
Idanre
is circled by towns including Akure, Ondo, Ifedore, Ala, among several
other towns whose major occupation is farming. This tranquil town is
steeped in culture and hospitality as they make you feel at home as you
explore the various tourist attractions. Jumia Travel, Africa’s No 1 online hotel booking portal points you to how you can navigate this tourist haven.
Top three places to visit
Idanre Hill
Idanre
is the poster tourist attraction of Idanre. Your visit to Idanre is
half-finished if you do not check out this fantastic Hill. It sits 3,000
feet above sea level. To get to the zenith of the Hill, you have to
brace yourself up to climb 660 steps where you have a panoramic view of
Idanre town. At the entrance of the hill, you are welcomed by an
evergreen tree called Iraye Tree. This tree has welcomed visitors to the hill for decades.
Mare Festival
The
Mare Festival is organized by the Ondo State Government to celebrate
the ancient town’s hills and caves. Some of the competitions to look
forward to during the festival are Marathon Race, cultural performances,
and raffle draws.
The Agbogun Footprint
The
Agbogun Footprint works like magic. Why? This is because no matter the
size of your foot, it will fit in. The Footprint has become mystical
over the years. It is located on Idanre Hill.
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Sleeping
Most of the hotels you will find in Idanre are budget hotels. You can book the following hotels: Royal River Hotel, Hill Top Hotel and Idanre Hills Tourist Resort and more on jumia.travel.com.
Shopping
There
are sheds and stores located in different parts of Idanre. They serve
their purpose of selling perishable and consumer goods to indigenes and
visitors. Ifeoluwa Enterprise, Cherit Ventures Nigeria Limited and Raw Honeyman are some of the stores you will find in Idanre.
Eating
You can enjoy the delightful taste of Idanre cuisine at the following restaurants: Good Success Restaurant, Sabina Cakemaker and Arib Beer Effissy.
Fun fact
Idanre Hill
is on the tentative list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific,
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites.
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