Must-see attractions in Mozambique

  • Macuti Lighthouse

    Mozambique

    Beira's distinctive red-and-white-striped lighthouse, dating from 1904, sits at the far end of Macuti Beach.

  • Hot Springs

    Mozambique

    About 40km north of Mocuba, near Munhamade in Lugela district, are some hot springs considered sacred by the local people. There are no facilities.

  • 33 Storey Building

    Maputo

    Maputo's tallest building – now known as the Mcel building because of its unmissable advertising – makes a convenient landmark.

  • Mosque

    Mozambique

    Quelimane has a sizeable Muslim population, a fact testified to by this largish green and white mosque in the city centre.

  • Cathedral

    Mozambique

    Beira’s small cathedral was built in the early 20th century with stones from the old San Caetano fort (1505) in Sofala.

  • Cathedral

    Northern Mozambique

    The 'cathedral' is about the same size as a village church anywhere else and is usually locked unless there's a service.

  • Church

    Mozambique

    The unusually shaped church acts as a important landmark in Chimoio's neat central grid.

  • Mosque

    Northern Mozambique

    This mosque, right behind the cathedral, highlights Mozambique's religious diversity.

  • Blue Mosque

    Northern Mozambique

    Lichinga's tiny mosque faces the equally diminutive cathedral across the main park.

  • Governor’s Mansion

    Northern Mozambique

    One of Lichinga's more attractive buildings dates from the late colonial era.

  • BIM

    Northern Mozambique

    This bank's restored, ochre-toned facade is worth a look.

  • Lighthouse

    Bazaruto Archipelago

    Bazaruto's lighthouse is a picturesque landmark.

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