Sofala Province district, Mozambique

Places to visit near Beira

Beira is a city in Sofala Province district, Mozambique, home to about 530,604 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 28 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 beaches & coast and 7 mosques & dargahs. The closest is Ministerio Palavra Eterna (1 km).

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Beira, Mozambique
Beira, Sofala Province district, Mozambique. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beira at a glance

Location
Sofala Province district, Mozambique
Population
about 530,604
Coordinates
19.8436° S, 34.8389° E
Places within 50 km
67
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Beira

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Beira: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Beira

29 churches within 100 km of Beira. The closest is Ministerio Palavra Eterna (1 km); the best-known is Igreja Peniel Internacional (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Beira

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Beira. The closest is Lago Mutondono (44 km); the best-known is Lagoa Ura (69 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Beira

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Beira. The closest is Miramar (2 km); the best-known is Farol Do Macuti (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Beira

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Beira. The closest is Massjid Ponta Gea (1 km); the best-known is Masjid Central da Beira (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Beira

5 parks within 100 km of Beira. The closest is Parque Urbano Do Rio Chiveve - Bacia 3 (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Beira

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beira. The closest is Praça Dos Descobrimentos (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Beira

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beira
  2. 6 km Praça Dos Descobrimentos · heritage site, Sofala Province
  3. 5 km Monumento Aos Heróis Moçambicanos · heritage site, Sofala Province
  4. 6 km Igreja Peniel Internacional · church, Sofala Province
  5. 2 km Casa Do Artista · museum, Sofala Province
  6. 1 km Masjid Central da Beira · mosque, Sofala Province
  7. 1 km Back to Beira

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    Within 15 km of Beira

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beira by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2829Ministerio Palavra Eterna (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs423Lago Mutondono (44 km)
    Beaches & coast1012Miramar (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs77Massjid Ponta Gea (1 km)
    Parks55Parque Urbano Do Rio Chiveve - Bacia 3 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage44Praça Dos Descobrimentos (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Ilha Utanhe (10 km)
    Other attractions34Ucm_ced (1 km)
    Museums11Casa Do Artista (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Zona Restrita (10 km)

    Beira: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beira?

    Masjid Central da Beira (mosque, about 1 km), Igreja Peniel Internacional (church, about 2 km), Casa Do Artista (museum, about 2 km), Praça Dos Descobrimentos (heritage site, about 6 km), Monumento Aos Heróis Moçambicanos (heritage site, about 8 km), Farol Do Macuti (beach, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Beira?

    67 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 beaches & coast, 7 mosques & dargahs, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Beira?

    Ministerio Palavra Eterna, about 1 km by road; Catedral (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Beira?

    Lago Mutondono, about 44 km by road; Lago Chiuga (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Beira?

    Miramar, about 2 km by road; Praia da Mira Mar (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beira?

    Start in Beira, visit Praça Dos Descobrimentos, then Monumento Aos Heróis Moçambicanos, then Igreja Peniel Internacional, then Casa Do Artista, then Masjid Central da Beira, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beira?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Beira’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Beira on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.