Xefina Pequena, Maputo Province, Mozambique

4.0 (27 reviews) Spent Ranking #16 in Maputo Islands

Definitely the best thing to do in Maputo.

I had a few days to spend in Maputo and thought I had run out of things to do after two days but then I was told about Xefina. It was sooo much better than going to Inhaca that didn't even have a beach. We got to have a bbq seafood lunch overlooking Maputo before going trekking through the ruins of the old colonial fort that later housed political prisoners. Island, history, great food, all in one.
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4.0 based on (27 reviews)

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  • 5TMGy 5:00 PM Oct 11, 2012
    Definitely the best thing to do in Maputo.
    I had a few days to spend in Maputo and thought I had run out of things to do after two days but then I was told about Xefina. It was sooo much better than going to Inhaca that didn't even have a beach. We got to have a bbq seafood lunch overlooking Maputo before going trekking through the ruins of the old colonial fort that later housed political prisoners. Island, history, great food, all in one.
  • 4Alexandre C 5:00 PM Sep 17, 2016
    Excellent one-day beach experience from Maputo
    Different options are available to go to Xefina Requena. There is a large boat (displayed on the picture) that organises one-day trips to Xefina (a few kilometers away from Maputo's shores). But you can also take a taxi to the fishermen beach just outside Maputo (North) and rent a Dhow to get there. You will spend the day at the beach. Not perfect clear water but excellent beach. Bring your own food as there is nothing on the island. You can walk around the island (2h) and have look on this other side at WWII canon batteries completely "eaten" by water and sand. Quite interesting to see how in 70 years the ocean can take over ciment and steel.

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