Joanna James
If you're planning a trip to amazing Mozambique soon, then here's a list of things you need to try for a truly memorable time.
There are many places to visit in Mozambique and the coastal line is a must. The country has an incredible coastal line that boasts of some epic reef systems in the planet today. Thus, it deserves all your attention. Places like Pomene, Pemba, Quirimbas and Tofo islands offer divers a memorable experience. You can swim along manta rays and whale sharks from September onwards, till late February. On top of that, the coasts are also home to enlarged species of turtles too. If you're looking for accommodation around this area, properties the likes of Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort, located in the Quirimbas archipelago offer a memorable diving experience.
If you love your seafood dishes, then Mozambique is an ideal destination for you as they have their own twists on authentic seafood dishes which tastes heavenly. The peri peri prawn dish is a must try! Go around town, pick and choose dishes and taste all kinds of seafood delights.
The Ilha de Mozambique is right around the corner of the mainland which has been a port for trading for centuries. The island has been titled A UNESCO World Heritage Site. With only a landscape of about three kilometres in length and five hundred meters wide, the islands are home to some authentic historic places which includes the Nossa Senhora de Baluarte. The European chapel was built back in the year of 1522 and it is known as the oldest building, of its style, in the entire Southern Hemisphere.
The central market located in Maputo is one of its kind. The place is popular for the blend of cultures, thus showcasing all the different international influences in this country. The central market is no ordinary place, it's massive with a length of about six football stadiums. You can buy a variety of things here, from seafood, vegetables, fruits, spices, colourful carpets to home utensils. This market is also a hub to interact with locals and get to know them better. Just make sure to keep your belongings close and your wallets closer, as there might be pickpockets around.
Dolphins are everyone's favourite marine creatures. So, how about swimming with some of these wonderful creatures in the ocean? If you are interested, then head out to Ponta do Ouro located in southern Mozambique. You won't be going alone, researchers will keep you company. These people have been doing their research on these creatures for years. They can tell you all you need to know about the friendliest creatures of the sea.
Mozambique also offers another incredible experience, horse riding on the beaches. You can take your partner out on a romantic ride that both of you will always remember. As the sunsets in the horizon and the incredible colours dance on the surfaces of the waters, illuminating everything around, you can take a horse ride along the coast and enjoy the views and of course, the company!
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