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Xai Xai Beach
Uembje Lagoon
With a busy commercial area, the southern city of
Xai Xai has an impressive selection of attractions
and experiences, making it well worth a visit. Here,
you will find many souvenirs, stalls shops and local
products steeped in Mozambican heritage. Getting
to its beach is something of an adventure, as you’ll
walk through tall dunes and thick vegetation before
emerging to spectacular views of the gorgeous
crystal-clear blue ocean. Home to a series of
freshwater lakes and plenty of coral reefs, offshore
fishing is a popular activity at the beach, but you
might just want to relax and soak up the sun for the
day. Quad bikes can be hired for an afternoon of
speeding along the sand or through the dunes.
North of the capital Maputo, and close to the town
of Praia do Bilene, lies the beautiful Uembje Lagoon.
Separated from the ocean by a sandy spit, the
waters are extremely calm here and are perfect for a
quick swim. The real attraction of the lagoon though
is water sports; expect to see other backpackers out
on jet skis, motorboats, windsurfing boards as well
as pedalos. Water-skiing and kayaking opportunities
are available too; in fact, you will find pretty much
any water sport you can name at Uembje. The beach
is the perfect place to relax your tired muscles
after a day pedalling or sailing round the lagoon,
boasting Mozambique’s typical white sand, blue
waters, and fantastic views.
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Xai Xai Beach
Uembje Lagoon
With a busy commercial area, the southern city of
Xai Xai has an impressive selection of attractions
and experiences, making it well worth a visit. Here,
you will find many souvenirs, stalls shops and local
products steeped in Mozambican heritage. Getting
to its beach is something of an adventure, as you’ll
walk through tall dunes and thick vegetation before
emerging to spectacular views of the gorgeous
crystal-clear blue ocean. Home to a series of
freshwater lakes and plenty of coral reefs, offshore
fishing is a popular activity at the beach, but you
might just want to relax and soak up the sun for the
day. Quad bikes can be hired for an afternoon of
speeding along the sand or through the dunes.
North of the capital Maputo, and close to the town
of Praia do Bilene, lies the beautiful Uembje Lagoon.
Separated from the ocean by a sandy spit, the
waters are extremely calm here and are perfect for a
quick swim. The real attraction of the lagoon though
is water sports; expect to see other backpackers out
on jet skis, motorboats, windsurfing boards as well
as pedalos. Water-skiing and kayaking opportunities
are available too; in fact, you will find pretty much
any water sport you can name at Uembje. The beach
is the perfect place to relax your tired muscles
after a day pedalling or sailing round the lagoon,
boasting Mozambique’s typical white sand, blue
waters, and fantastic views.
