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Mozambique Cities Towns Attractions:Vilankulo City And Xai-Xai Town Tourist
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adminafrica on 16 May, 2008 12:37:00
 
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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