Pemba Bay, Natural bay in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique.
Pemba Bay extends into the Indian Ocean with a narrow entrance channel and forms Africa's third-largest natural harbor along Mozambique's northeastern coast.
The bay developed from a fishing ground used by Malagasy and Swahili fishermen into a Portuguese settlement named Porto Amélia in 1898.
Local fishing communities maintain traditional methods, with residents using nets to catch fish in the waters around the peninsula.
The bay includes several anchorage points for boats, while local operators provide water excursions starting from 40 dollars per person.
Marine life in Pemba Bay includes whales, sunfish, and sea turtles swimming among extensive coral reef formations.
Location: Cabo Delgado Province
GPS coordinates: -12.94250,40.46139
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:18
Mozambique offers photographers white sand beaches, coral reefs, historic buildings and national parks. The coastal region features lighthouses and shipwrecks. The interior reveals mountains and reservoirs.
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