Zambezia Province district, Mozambique

Places to visit near Quelimane

Quelimane is a city in Zambezia Province district, Mozambique, home to about 188,964 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 4 forts & heritage and 5 parks. The closest is Praca.Herois Moc (1 km).

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Quelimane at a glance

Location
Zambezia Province district, Mozambique
Population
about 188,964
Coordinates
17.8786° S, 36.8883° E
Places within 50 km
33
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Quelimane

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Quelimane: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Quelimane

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Quelimane. The closest is Lago Segunda (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Quelimane

9 churches within 100 km of Quelimane. The closest is Igreja Catedral (1 km); the best-known is Catedral Velha (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Quelimane

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Quelimane. The closest is Lar Dos Professores (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Quelimane

5 parks within 100 km of Quelimane. The closest is Praca.Herois Moc (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Quelimane

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Quelimane. The closest is Praia De Zalala (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Quelimane

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Quelimane. The closest is Mesquita de Quelimane (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Quelimane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Quelimane
  2. 1 km Catedral Velha · church, Zambezia Province
  3. 1 km Old Cathedral of Quelimane · church, Zambezia Province
  4. 1 km Fortim de Quelimane · heritage site, Zambezia Province
  5. 1 km Mesquita de Quelimane · mosque or dargah, Zambezia Province
  6. 1 km Lar Dos Professores · heritage site, Zambezia Province
  7. 1 km Back to Quelimane

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From travellers near Quelimane

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How to reach Quelimane

    All places near Quelimane by distance

    Within 15 km of Quelimane

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Quelimane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs616Lago Segunda (12 km)
    Churches89Igreja Catedral (1 km)
    Forts & heritage45Lar Dos Professores (1 km)
    Parks55Praca.Herois Moc (1 km)
    Beaches & coast33Praia De Zalala (2 km)
    Other attractions23Farol Vilhena (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Mesquita de Quelimane (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Bons Sinais (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Praca de Independencia (1 km)

    Quelimane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Quelimane?

    Mesquita de Quelimane (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Catedral Velha (church, about 1 km), Old Cathedral of Quelimane (church, about 1 km), Lar Dos Professores (heritage site, about 1 km), Fortim de Quelimane (heritage site, about 1 km), Praça Dos Trabalhadores (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 5 parks, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Quelimane?

    Lago Segunda, about 12 km by road; Lago Miamo (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Quelimane?

    Igreja Catedral, about 1 km by road; Catedral Velha (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Quelimane?

    Lar Dos Professores, about 1 km by road; Fortim de Quelimane (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Quelimane?

    Start in Quelimane, visit Catedral Velha, then Old Cathedral of Quelimane, then Fortim de Quelimane, then Mesquita de Quelimane, then Lar Dos Professores, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Quelimane?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Quelimane

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