Places to visit near

Nacala

Nacala is a city in Nampula Province district, Mozambique of about 224,795 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit: 21 beaches & coast, 9 churches and 5 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Farol de Pinda, Chocas Mar and Capela de Nossa Senhora Do Baluarte.

14.5626° S, 40.6854° EPop. 224,795

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km51
Must-see4
Notable55
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Nacala

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:15 pm

70 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Nacala
  2. Ponta Maiaiabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Baía de Muananculobeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fernão Velosoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Fernao Veloso Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Praia Matongobeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Nacala
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nacala?

Igreja Catolica Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem (church, about 3 km), Condominio Privado (beach, about 3 km), Predios CFM (beach, about 3 km), Terreno Vazio (beach, about 3 km), Ponta Maiaia (beach, about 4 km), Baía Bengo (beach, about 5 km).

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

51 places on Spotwander: 21 beaches & coast, 9 churches, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest beach to Nacala?

Praia De Angoche, about 1 km by road; Naherengue, Nacala Porto, Nampula (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Nacala?

Igreja Peniel Internacional- Nacala, about 2 km by road; Igreja Catolica Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nacala?

Start in Nacala, visit Ponta Maiaia, then Baía de Muananculo, then Fernão Veloso, then Fernao Veloso Bay, then Praia Matongo, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

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