Best beaches in Nacala-a-Velha

3 ranked beaches in Nacala-a-Velha, 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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Praia de Muananculo

Underrated Nacala-a-Velha coastline with calm bay scenery and low crowd levels.

7.0

Praia de Nacala Velha Norte

Quiet northern Nacala-a-Velha shoreline, distinct from the main village beach.

7.0

Praia de Nacala-a-Velha

Bay-facing beach across from Nacala city with quieter local character.

7.0

What makes Nacala-a-Velha's beaches stand out?

Nacala-a-Velha sits in Nampula Province, Mozambique and is home to 3 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 Nacala-a-Velha or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.