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- Destinations
- Africa
- Mozambique
- Pemba
- Quirimbas Islands
Quirimbas Islands
Soon to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Quirimbas
Archipelago is fast becoming Mozambique's new tourist hotspot. This
island chain - 31 in total, stretching south from Cape Delgado for
200 miles (320km) - is not only home to some fantastic sun-soaked
beaches and world-class diving sites, but some truly fascinating
cultural sights as well. Easily accessed from Pemba, the Quirimbas
Islands should be one of the first destinations on any tourist's
Mozambique travel itinerary. Whether you choose to go diving or
snorkelling from one of the 1,300-foot (400m) drop-off sites
sprinkled around the archipelago, or you choose to hide away from
the world in a wooden chalet on the resort-island of Medjumbe;
whether you decide to go exploring around historic Stone Town on
Ibo Island or you choose to head to the mangrove-fringed Quirimbas
National Park, you are sure to leave this little corner of paradise
vowing to return. Beautiful, exotic and full of exciting things to
do, Mozambique's Quirimbas Islands are one of the surest bets for
an unforgettable beach holiday you'll find anywhere in the
world.
Information & Facts
Language
Portuguese is the official language, and there are 13
main national languages spoken. English is taught in secondary
schools, but is only spoken in the southern tourist
regions.
Money
The official currency is the New Metical (MZN), which is divided
into 100 centavos. In the southern parts of the country, South
African Rand, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also accepted to
pay for accommodation. Credit cards are accepted in some upmarket
hotels in Maputo, but facilities throughout the rest of the country
are limited; it is advisable to carry cash or travellers cheques.
ATMs are limited and tend to be unreliable, but local banks have
branches in most cities.