Iyin Ekiti
Iyin-Ekiti is a town in Ekiti State, Nigeria, situated between Igede Ekiti Ado Ekiti in the Southwestern part of Nigeria.
It is at an elevation of 457 m.
Getting to Iyin Ekiti
The easiest way to get into Iyin Ekiti is first to get on a plane from any state in Nigeria and take a flight to Akure Airport, Akure, then from Akure, you can easily pick up a bus traveling to Iyin Ekiti at about N1,500 only. Akure Airport (LOS IATA), Obale (east of Akure, 12 km from the city centre). You can fly in from any state in Nigeria to those domestic airport.
Worth seeing
Ecotourism and cultural tourism sites, e.g. Esa Cave, Akonoso bend.
Things to do
Various cultural festivals like Okudu Festival, Odun Opa.
Where to eat
There are various mama put available in Ise Ekiti, (in fact, almost everywhere you go to, you will see one) most especially local dishes. Dishes such as: Efo Riro Egusi Gbegiri Amala Semo Iyan (Pounded Yam) Ewedu Ila (Okra) and many other Yoruba dishes are readily available. Rice Beans Spaghetti and others are not also left out.
Getting around Iyin Ekiti the local way
- Get inShared cars and buses are available from multiple bus terminals in Lagos, Ibadan, Osogbo and Akure for about ₦2,000-5,000.Also,Bolt ride is Available in Ado ekiti to and Fro.
From Wikivoyage: Ado Ekiti, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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