Things to do in Pemba
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Paquitequete
On Pemba's outskirts are several colourful and vibrant bairros (neighbourhoods). The most intriguing is Paquitequete, which is on the southwestern edge of the peninsula and is Pemba's oldest settlement. In contrast with the other bairros, which are newer and more heterogeneous, the population here is almost exclusively Muslim, and predominantly Mwani and Makua. The atmosphere is at its best in the late afternoon just before sunset.
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Artes Maconde
Artes Maconde has an excellent selection of carvings and other crafts from around the country. They do international air and sea shipping and also take orders for local crafts and carvings. For anyone interested in high-quality Mozambican crafts, it's an essential stop. There's another outlet at the Pemba Beach Hotel in Praia de Wimbi.
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CI Divers
There's rewarding diving around Pemba. CI Divers is the main operator, offering PADI open-water certification, equipment rental and boat charters. They can also help you arrange excursions to Archipélago das Quirimbas and rental of jet skis, fishing boats, sailboards, windsurfing equipment and bicycles.
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Upeponi
About 20km south of Pemba at Murrébuè is Upeponi with good seafood on a beautiful, quiet beach and basic accommodation. Follow the tarmac road out of town for about 10km, then go left on an unpaved road towards Mecúfi, branching left again near a small power station.
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Fish Market
At Paquitequete's northern edge is a small Fish Market. The nearby beach buzzes with activity in the early morning as makuti (dried palm fronds used for constructing roofs), bamboo and other building materials are unloaded and readied for market.
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Makonde Carvers
Pemba has some wonderful crafts, and is an especially good place to buy Makonde carvings. There's a group of Makonde Carvers in Alto-Gingone near the large mango tree opposite the airport, where you can get some good pieces at very reasonable prices.
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Craft Shop
Pemba has some wonderful crafts, and is an especially good place to buy Makonde carvings. Try the small Craft Shop on the road between town and Wimbi beach. It's about 700m down from Av 25 de Septembro on the left side and unmarked.
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Pemba Dive
Pemba Dive offers equipment hire and dives (though no instruction). They can also help you arrange excursions to Archipélago das Quirimbas and rental of jet skis, fishing boats, sailboards, windsurfing equipment and bicycles.
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Sailing
Kaskazini and Pemba Beach Hotel offer an upscale sunset cruise for around US$50 per person, including drinks.
Pemba Beach Hotel's private luxury yacht, the MY Fantastique, can be chartered for sails.
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JPS
A local haunt on the inland side of the road just beyond SAL, with grilled chicken, matapa and other local dishes, and screened-in eating areas. Service isn't speedy, but the price is right and the food is good.
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Pastelaria Flôr d'Avineda
A long-standing and informal eatery, with outdoor tables on a small, street-side plaza, and a good selection of standards and pastries. Indian food, including vegetarian dishes, is available with 24-hour notice.
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Cemetery
Up on the hill behind the governor's mansion is a large Cemetery, with fragrant frangipani trees shading the Christian and Muslim graves. Close to the sea is a section containing Commonwealth war graves.
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Restaurante-Bar Samar
Tucked away in the parking lot of the Igreja Reino de Deus, this good-value place features a wide array of delicious Portuguese cuisine and covered outdoor seating with lots of plants and greenery.
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Praia de Wimbi
Almost everyone heads straight for Praia de Wimbi, where you can swim or enjoy the sea breezes at one of the many waterside restaurants or bars.
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Aquila Romana
In a tranquil beachside setting about 200m after the tarmac ends, this good place has pizza, homemade pasta and delicious Italian food.
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Pemba Dolphin
Directly on the beach, with music and a beach-bar ambience, plus seafood grills. Grilled lagosta (crayfish) is a favourite.
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Beaches
Beginning about 10km south of town is a string of tranquil, attractive Beaches, including Murrébuè and Mecúfi.
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Day Trips Around Baía De Pemba
Kaskazini can arrange day trips around Baía de Pemba and overnight Dhow Safaris to Archipélago das Quirimbas.
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Gastronomia
A small shop next to Flôr d'Avineda, selling imported meats and cheeses, plus tasty sandwiches to takeaway.
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Toma & Vai
In the baixa area near the port, with a few tables and a small selection of Italian and local dishes.
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Super Wimbe
This inexpensive local hangout with burgers and omelettes is just past Complexo Caraçol.
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Restaurante Wimbi
A local place featuring seating on the beach, seafood grills and good service.
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Osman's
For self-catering try Osman's, about 1.5km east of the main junction.
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On the hill overlooking the port and bay, this is the best place for carnivores, with a good selection of South African meats, plus chicken grills, pizza and pub food.
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