Best beaches in Ilha de Moçambique

5 ranked beaches in Ilha de Moçambique, Nampula Province

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Fortaleza Beach

Iconic shoreline below Fortaleza de São Sebastião, important for heritage-focused beach discovery.

7.0

Ilha de Moçambique Beach

Essential beach coverage for the UNESCO island, combining historic setting with tidal shoreline access.

7.0

Praia da Fortaleza

Small historic beach zone beside the fortress walls, distinct for scenery rather than resort-style bathing.

7.0

Praia de São Lourenço

Local island beach area near the southern town side, useful for urban heritage-coast coverage.

7.0

Praia do Baluarte

Photogenic rocky shoreline near the historic chapel and fort, important for Ilha’s coastal identity.

7.0

What makes Ilha de Moçambique's beaches stand out?

Ilha de Moçambique sits in Nampula Province, Mozambique and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Ilha de Moçambique or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.