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Guarda Destination Guide
Explore Guarda in Mozambique
Guarda in the region of Nampula is a town in Mozambique - some 925 mi or ( 1489 km ) North-East of Maputo , the country's capital city .
Current time in Guarda is now 06:42 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Maputo " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Moroni, Fomboni, Tavare, Saua-Saua, and Quirevamuro. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Moroni . Where to go and what to see in Guarda ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mossuril District
Mossuril District is a district of Nampula Province in north-eastern Mozambique. The principal town is Mossuril.
Located at -14.97 40.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Lumbo
Lumbo is a port on the northeast Indian Ocean coast of Mozambique. It is served by a branch of the main northern line of the national Mozambique railway system which also serves the bigger port of Nacala to the north.
Located at -15.01 40.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Mozambique Island Bridge
Mozambique Island Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique that connects the Island of Mozambique, the former capital of colonial Portuguese East Africa to the mainland over the Indian Ocean.
Located at -15.04 40.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Island of Mozambique
The Island of Mozambique (Portuguese: Ilha de Moçambique) lies off northern Mozambique, between the Mozambique Channel and Mossuril Bay, and is part of Nampula Province. Prior to 1898, it was the capital of colonial Portuguese East Africa. With its rich history and sandy beaches, the Island of Mozambique is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Mozambique's fastest growing tourist destinations.
Located at -15.04 40.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
Fort São Sebastião
The Fort of São Sebastião on the Island of Mozambique is the oldest complete fort still standing in sub-Saharan Africa. Constructions by the Portuguese began in 1558 and it took about 50 years to complete. Immediately beyond the fort is the recently restored Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte, built in 1522 which is considered to be the oldest European building in the southern hemisphere. It is also one of the best examples of Manueline vaulted architecture in Mozambique.
Located at -15.03 40.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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