Mozambique provides an escape. Its magical set-up is suitable for romance, beach retreat and numerous outdoor activities. Situated only 500 km from the capital of Mozambique, Maputo, Barra (Ponto do Barra) is full of resorts and affordable accommodation with outstanding ocean views and unspoiled surroundings and beaches. The closest town and airport to Barra is in the city of Inhambane.
How to Get to Barra in Mozambique
Flights to Inhambane from the USA
The best and easiest way to organize your travel to Mozambique is to use Delta’s direct flights from Atlanta to Johannesburg (South Africa), then book a connecting flight to Inhambane with LAM, Mozambique Airlines. By choosing Delta’s intercontinental flight, you will have an uninterrupted direct flight for around 15 hours. Make sure to book your connecting flights at the same time to ensure flight availability.
Flights to Inhambane from Europe
A number of airlines offer affordable flights from different European cities to Johannesburg. You can choose from British Airways, South African Airways, KLM/Air France, Lufthansa or Turkish Airlines. Your flight will arrive at Johannesburg and you will need a connecting flight to Inhambane.
From Inhambane to Barra
Barra is situated only 30 minutes from Inhambane, and getting transport from the airport to your accommodation is often free of charge and part of the resort’s service. Make sure to arrange your pick-up beforehand.
Accommodation in Barra, Mozambique
- Barra Resorts: privately owned exclusive accommodation and various types of packages and lodging.
- Barra Lodge is situated only a few meters away from the Indian Ocean and provides a great opportunity for entertainment and organized activities.
- Flamingo Bay offers luxury water chalets with your own private balcony on stilts right on top of the crystal blue ocean.
- Pomene Lodge is a few hours drive from Barra, but can be accessed easily by a private plane from Barra, organized and managed by Barra resorts. The scenic flight will enable you to admire the views of the spectacular mangrove and flying flamingos and to experience the picturesque spots of Mozambique from the air.
- Self-catering accommodation around Barra and Tofu. Numerous self-catering units enable you to organize your own day, dine at exotic restaurants in your own time or just buy freshly caught giant prawns from the locals and cook them yourself.
Tourist Attractions in and Around Barra
- Sightseeing: Inhambane is a historical city with old colonial Portuguese architecture. Vasco Da Gama first arrived in Inhambane in 1534, and the city was one of the trading ports most used by the Arabs. From cathedrals to local markets and restaurants, you will enjoy a unique cultural experience.
- Scuba diving and snorkeling: Whether you are an experienced scuba diver and like to see ocean creatures up close or like to snorkel in the shallow waters, there a number of fully equipped facilities that will facilitate your underwater trip.
- Quad bikes: Quad biking through local villages and coconut plantations, will enable you to experience the local culture and lifestyle from within.
- Ocean safaris: Non-divers can experience the ocean beauty on luxury catamarans. From visiting Pansy Island, where you can see numerous pansy shells to spotting whale sharks and dolphins on the surface, the ocean beauty will be all around you.
Barra in Mozambique is one of the top exotic tourist destinations in Southern Africa. The beach vacation in Barra will equally satisfy your desire for a romantic, cultural and tourist experience of this beautiful part of Mozambique.
