Mozambique Cities Towns Attractions:Vilankulo City And Xai-Xai Town Tourist Sites

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VILANKULO CITY

This large coastal town on Mozambique's mainland is becoming increasingly popular with travellers, not only because it is the main gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago, but also because there are beautiful beaches, a lively night life and excellent lodges and hotels which offer good value.

There are some excellent restaurants in town, ranging from cheerful Bohemian-style cafés to superb eating houses with finely carved furniture and a rich Moorish feel, offering great seafood at very reasonable prices.

In the old days Vilankulo was dominated by the Donna Anna Hotel, Built by hotel magnate Leo Alves. Although it's in bad repair, you can appreciate the nostalgia of its fallen glory and enjoy great views of the harbour.

XAI-XAI TOWN

The town of Xai-Xai, situated on the Limpopo River, is a sprawling settlement of houses, markets and shops. Tourists generally only stop off for supplies in Xai-Xai: it is on the main coastal road between Maputo and the more popular beaches of Inhambane. There is, however, a great beach about 10 kilometres to the east. The bay has a coral reef running about one kilometre offshore which offers protected waters for swimming and snorkelling.

Being so close to the banks of the Limpopo River, Xai-Xai was hit particularly hard by the 2000 floods, with some buildings finding themselves 3 metres deep. But the town was open for business almost as soon as the waters receded. You can stay at the Xai-Xai Beach Resort or you can camp at a beach campsite.

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