Mozambique Island
(Ilha de Moçambique)
Hotels, Lodges and Resorts
The island is split into two unique sections, the "Stone Town"
where the Muslims originally built their limestone city and later the
Portuguese built their trading posts, forts and public buildings, and
the "macuti" town constructed by stick-to-prick and clad with
clay.
While wandering around the island you will see the influence of muslim
and Portuguese architeture in the dacaying public buildings and those
which have been restored, many of which are now guest houses.
Things to do on Ilha de Mocambique:
Walk around the old Portuguese fort
Visit to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora (probably the oldest building on
the island, dating to 1552)
Visit to the Palace of São Paulo, now a museum
Visit to the Chapel of São Paulo an annex to the museum with carvings
from India
Snorkelling and Diving trips
Dhow trips to nearby Goa Island for snorkeling, swimming and deserted
beach
Day trips to Chocas beach (mainland) |