Top Experiences of the Quirimbas Archipelago

1. Feast on Fresh Seafood

It's little secret that the seafood in Mozambique is fantastic!

From ridiculously large crayfish and piles of tiger prawns, to delicious crab curries served on fragrant coconut rice - all washed down with an ice cold Laurentina or two.

There's also no shortage of phenomenal settings in which to share a meal. So, round off your day on the islands with a delicious dinner of seafood freshly caught that morning, as the sun slowly sinks below the horizon, and a dhow glides silently by.

2. Step Back in Time on Ibo Island

Ibo Island has beautiful old buildings, and a long, dark history dating from well before the arrival of the Portuguese.

Once a fashionable town, many of the 18th and 19th century Portuguese-built homes have been abandoned and are now crumbling beyond repair.

Take a tour of this fantastically run-down place, with its silversmiths and historic forts. This will also give you the chance to meet some of the hospitable local people, and learn a bit more about their ancient culture.

3. Set Sail on a Dhow

Take a sunset cruise or day-trip on one of the traditional dug out boats. While sailing past coconut-palm coastlines, you stand a good chance of spotting dolphins or turtles in the clear tropical water below you.

These magnificent teak dhows with their fin-shaped sails are still built to the same design as the boats that journeyed from Arabia a thousand years ago.

4. Explore an Underwater Wonderland

The Quirimbas Archipelago is said to have some of the most pristine and unexplored reefs in the Indian Ocean. There are over 32 diveable islands with an amazing variety of hard and soft coral, dizzying displays of tropical fish, selections of sea turtles, sharks, humpback whales and the occasional dugong.

Whether you're a novice or experienced diver, take to the warm crystal waters and spend some time exploring the thriving, colourful community below the waves.

5. Watch an Island Sunset

Warm tropical nights and vast vistas of unspoilt beauty; the islands are awash with picture postcard places to watch the sun go down in a flood of colour.

Sip exotic cocktails at Zanzi-Bar on Matemo Island and put the finishing touches to another perfect day.

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