Bilene
Place in Gaza Province, Mozambique
Bilene, also known as Praia do Bilene, is a town in southern Mozambique, lying 140 kilometres northeast of Maputo in the province of Gaza. It is a popular beach resort on the Mozambique Channel, noted for its calm and clear waters of Uembje Lagoon, which is separated from the open Indian Ocean by a line of high sand dunes. Bilene is often described as the closest beach destination to the city of Johannesburg in neighboring South Africa.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -25.273, 33.242
- Timezone
- Africa/Maputo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Bilene
Bilene is the kind of destination you find in Mozambique. Plan around water sports, sports and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Bilene
Water Sports in Bilene
(11)Our data lists Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing as water sports options here. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Bilene.
Sports in Bilene
(6)Bilene records Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Skiing under sports. All of it is drawn from Bilene's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Bilene
(4)Under adventure, Bilene is tagged with Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Off Road Trails and Theme Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Bilene.
Culture in Bilene
(4)Looking for culture? Bilene has Bridges, Castles, Fountains and Religious Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bilene.
Nature in Bilene
(4)Bilene's nature entries include Beaches, Natural Places, Nature and Scenic Roads. All of it is drawn from Bilene's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Bilene
(2)Our data lists Disco and Festival as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Bilene.
Family in Bilene
(1)For family, expect Aquariums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bilene.
Wellness in Bilene
(1)Wellness lovers get Farms. Everything listed here comes from what Bilene is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Bilene
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to June to August.
Getting there & around
Bilene is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Mozambique and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Maputo.
Similar destinations
Places near Bilene that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bilene known for?
- Bilene, in Mozambique, is best known for water sports, sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Bilene?
- Recorded activities in Bilene include Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bilene?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to June to August.
- Where is Bilene located?
- Bilene is located in Mozambique. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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