Name: The staff and owner Benjamin provided excellent service! When I encountered issues with the facilities such as torn linen and dirty beds, Benjamin personally reached out to me, apologized, and refunded my money in full. He kept me informed about the meetings he had with the staff and even offered a complimentary stay in the upgraded facilities. Thank you, Benjamin! I can't wait for my next visit.
Item: Maputo Bay
Rating: 6
Author: Kwame Nkosi Mthembu

About Maputo

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Maputo attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Catembe

2 beaches

Natural shadow • Good for Relax • Sand

Maputo

4 beaches

Cliffs • Natural shadow • Kite or windsurfing

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Maputo Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Maputo Bay

Catembe 0.6 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom

4 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Praia do Mira Mar

Maputo 4.9 km

Good

7.3

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide

5.1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Costa de Sol Beach

Maputo 9.2 km

Good

7.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Very crowded

5.1 Amenities index

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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 3 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Maputo.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Maputo, they are as follows:

The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 3 such beaches.
An important clarification, 1 beach in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
The average distance from the road to beach in Maputo is less than 500 meters. 3 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Maputo beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Maputo's beaches

Maputo Bay

6 Kwame Nkosi Mthembu

The staff and owner Benjamin provided excellent service! When I encountered issues with the facilities such as torn linen and dirty beds, Benjamin personally reached out to me, apologized, and refunded my money in full. He kept me informed about the meetings he had with the staff and even offered a complimentary stay in the upgraded facilities. Thank you, Benjamin! I can't wait for my next visit.

Praia do Mira Mar

10 Feline Player X

Wow

Costa de Sol Beach

10 Lila Kessler

It's so tranquil at this place.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is February - air temperature during this time warms up to 27°C and water up to 27.7°C. The coldest month is July - air temperature drops to 21.8°C and water to 21.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Maputo? In total there are 3 beaches and the most popular is Maputo Bay.