Beach sights in Mozambique
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Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
This archipelago consists of five main islands: Bazaruto, Benguera, Magaruque, Santa Carolina and tiny Bangué. It's about as close to a tropical paradise as you'll find, and is one of Mozambique's highlights. Among its attractions: clear, turquoise waters; tranquil, white-sand beaches; a plethora of colourful birds; and rewarding diving and snorkelling.
The larger islands were originally connected to the mainland at Ponta São Sebastião. The small population of Nile crocodiles that laze in the sun in remote corners of both Bazaruto and Benguera islands is evidence of this earlier link.
Thanks to this protected status, and to the archipelago's relative isolation from th…
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Praia de Makuti
Makuti is the residential area fringing Beira's small stretch of beach. Praia de Makuti is one of the better places in town to relax, though it can't compare with the coastline further south or north. The water is moderately clean, currents strong (ask locally where swimming is possible) and the breezes good. At the end is the old red-and-white Makuti Lighthouse, dating to 1904.
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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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Beaches
Beginning about 10km south of town is a string of tranquil, attractive Beaches, including Murrébuè and Mecúfi.
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