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Mozambique Cities Towns Attractions:Bilene Town
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adminafrica on 16 May, 2008 12:10:00
 
This peaceful town, it was known as San Martino in the days of Portuguese. It is
located on a hill overlooking the sprawling waters of the Uembje Lagoon which is
a massive stretch of water 8 km wide and 27 km long, plunging up to depths of 50
meters, but so shallow near the shores that it's perfect for children.
The white sands and clear lagoon make you feel as if you are in Greece; this is
real Africa with rolling sand dunes, lush vegetation and just a boat ride away,
the powerful breakers of the Indian Ocean. Large numbers of flamingos and other
water birds flock here in summer to pluck the spoils from the shallow fringes of
the saline water. For the rest of the year, Bilene is all about sailing, diving,
fishing, swimming and Snorkelling.
Bilene is about 180km from Maputo and offers a good beach destination for those
a bit jaded by life in the ever-growing capital. It's also a good stopover spot,
being on the coastal road to Xai Xai, Inhambane and the Bazaruto Archipelago.
Its location as the closest Mozambican beach resort to Johannesburg means that
the town sees a large number of South Africans during the school holidays.