Finima Beach

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Finima Beach is a coastal beach located in the community of Finima on Bonny Island in Rivers State, Nigeria. The beach forms part of a wider coastal and natural environment that includes stretches of sandy shoreline facing the Atlantic Ocean and is a recreational area frequently visited by locals, tourists, and residents during sunny days and festive periods. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Location and surroundings

Finima Beach is situated within the Finima community on Bonny Island, a locality at the southern edge of Rivers State along the Atlantic coastline of Nigeria. The beach lies near areas of mangrove swamp and tropical rainforest that characterize the local ecology, part of the wider coastal landscape of the Niger Delta region. [1]

Features

Finima Beach consists of long stretches of sandy shoreline that are suitable for beach walks, gatherings, picnics, and relaxation by the sea. The area is typically more visited during sunny days and festive periods. [1]

The beach is part of a broader eco‑tourism and natural area that neighbors the Finima Nature Park, a 1,000‑hectare area of forests, wetlands, and biodiversity conservation set up by Nigeria LNG's environmental programme, which includes coastal and mangrove habitats characteristic of the Niger Delta. [5] [6]

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References

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  3. Twixy (2019-05-14). "What's Got Us Buzzing About Rivers State and 4 Super-Interesting Places We Can't Wait To See" . Retrieved 2025-12-13.
  4. Olaoye, Oyindamola Esther (2024-08-03). "Popular Beaches In Nigeria". Leadership News. Archived from the original on 2024-09-11. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
  5. "Finima Nature Park". FinimaNaturePark.com. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  6. Uwaegbulam, Chinedum. "Finima Nature Park closer to Ramsar site recognition". Daily Guardian. Retrieved 13 December 2025.