The tiny peninsula of Linga Linga is the northern peninsula on the Bay of Inhambane. This area is called "Linga Linga".

Surrounding the villa are coconut forests, as well as Mangrove Swamps. Because in exceptionally high tides, the waters rise over the sands making access by road difficult, Linga Linga is often referred to by the locals as an island. Although it is possible to reach the peninsula with a 4x4 it is much more convenient and closer by boat transfer from Inhambane.

Linga Linga was the site of an old whaling station
Whaling off Mozambique was initiated in 1911 by two Norwegian companies. The catches off Inhambane consisted almost exclusively of humpbacks. This station was in use up until 1915.
The remains of the slipway from this station are visible from Castelo do Mar.

Inhambane
Covered by large coconut plantations and famous for the production of cashews, coconuts and sweet tangerines, the province of Inhambane is one of the main tourism centres in the country today.
Inhambane is the capital city of the province. The city itself resembles a town rather than a capital city, but has a certain old world charm to it.
Side-walk cafes are dotted along the narrow streets.
The bustling Central market is well worth a visit. As is the local museum with has a good selection of photographs, musical instruments and farming implements.

Beach at Linga Linga

Linga Linga telephone code - Mozambique code +264
Internet cafe - inhambane town - slow connection
Nearest Airport - Inhamabne 94km flight information
Road to Linga Linga - 25km of 4wd only sandy track
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Linga Linga