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Bilene
A vast, warm, almost tideless lagoon separated from the ocean by a dune — the calmest water in the south.
Uembje Lagoon at Bilene is around 27 km long and separated from the Indian Ocean by a narrow sandbar that opens and closes with the seasons. The result is a body of warm, shallow, protected water that behaves more like a lake than a sea.
That makes Bilene the easiest beach destination in southern Mozambique for families and for anyone learning to windsurf, kitesurf or paddle. Small boats and kayaks work well; swimming is safe along most of the shore.
It is popular with visitors from Maputo and South Africa on weekends and holidays, and very quiet the rest of the time.
Things to do
- Uembje Lagoon
- Swimming and kayaking
- Watersports for beginners
- Sunset over the lagoon
