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Mozambique Island Travel Guide

Mozambique Island is an island steeped in history and natural beauty that is yet to be affected by tourism and outside influences.

Also known as Ilha do Mocambique - it a tiny island just off the coast of Mozambique with a diverse and thriving population of about 60,000 people and a history dating back more than 500 years, is a must see destination.

Following the end of the civil war in 1984, the island was declared a world heritage site. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge just wide enough for normal cars but to buses or largest vehicles can cross.

Attractions include;

• St. Sebastiao, a solid 12-metre-high colossus on the northern tip of the island that was built nearly 400 years ago.
• The 7th century palace museum.
• The bustling harbour and market