Situated just a few hundred yards from the Adomi Bridge, an impressive arched structure that is the main crossing point for this stretch of the Volta, Aylo’s Bay boasts one of the nicest riverside settings in the area. The Volta is narrow here, and the hills on the opposite bank combined with the dense trees and shrubs in Aylo’s garden create a feeling of peace and seclusion. It helps, too, that the garden is kept music-free – anyone who finds the nearby Afrikiko a little too hectic will find refuge here. It’s a green, shady warren during the day, but Aylo’s comes into its own at night, when the site is lit by dappled moonlight and coloured lamps, with headlights crossing the bridge in the distance. A series of pontoons allow guests to dine on the river, and the food is of a high standard – Aylo’s apparently started life as a restaurant, and the addition of rooms has not caused it to lose focus.

The best accommodations are the two en-suite, air-conditioned riverside chalets, which have verandas overlooking the water and share a pontoon. There are cheaper rooms for those on a budget.