Maputo
is an attractive port which still retains much of its Portuguese charm.
The ambience is mediterranean with street cafes, vibrant markets and exotic night life.
Vilanculos
is the gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago, a string of small sandy islands lying roughly 20km from the mainland which not only offer idyllic beach holidays but are also some of Mozambique's most important habitats for marine animals and is home to the endangered dugong
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Bazaruto
the largest of Mozambique's islands, is a tranquil haven famous for its natural beauty.
It's an angler's paradise, also popular for diving and snorkelling.
Birdlife is abundant, with at least 240 species on the island.
Wonderful beaches converge at the island's northern tip, forming a narrow sand split stretching out to sea.
There are also some freshwater lakes in the middle of the island, home to the freshwater crocodile.
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Pemba city is located on the large bay of the same name
It also boasts some magnificent beaches. Close to Pemba and part of the idyllic Quirimbas Archipelago are the islands of Matemo, Medjumbe and Ibo Island
Benguerra Island, south of Bazaruto, is small, just 5km in width
It's renowned for excellent fishing & is completely unspoilt, with no vehicles or roads - just crystal white beaches and magnificent coral gardens
It's ideal for watersports enthusiasts and divers
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