Shopping · Commercial district
Cape Coast Melcom / Commercial District
Price range (GHS)Varies
Best day / timeMon–Sat 8am–7pm
What to buy
Cape Coast's main shopping area. Melcom department store, local markets, pharmacies. Useful for stocking up before or after castle visits. No modern mall — the town has a colonial-era commercial character that adds to its heritage atmosphere.
Bargain tips
Melcom is the closest to a department store in Cape Coast. Useful for sunscreen, water, supplies.
