Ponta d'Ouro
Town in Maputo Province, Mozambique
Ponta do Ouro is a town in the extreme south of Mozambique, lying on the Mozambique Channel, south of Maputo and just north of the border with South Africa. The name is Portuguese for "tip of gold", referring to a cape at the southern part of the beach. It is known for its beach, dolphins, offshore diving and deep-sea fishing.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -26.848, 32.888
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Ponta d'Ouro
Ponta d'Ouro sits in Mozambique and reads as a spot. Expect adventure, culture and nature to fill most of your time. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Ponta d'Ouro
Adventure in Ponta d'Ouro
(2)Ponta d'Ouro records Abseiling and Shooting Ranges under adventure. All of it is drawn from Ponta d'Ouro's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Ponta d'Ouro
(2)Ponta d'Ouro's culture entries include Bridges and Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ponta d'Ouro. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Ponta d'Ouro
(2)Looking for nature? Ponta d'Ouro has Beaches and Caves. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Ponta d'Ouro's own activity tags.
Sports in Ponta d'Ouro
(2)Under sports, Ponta d'Ouro is tagged with Golf and Trail Running. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Ponta d'Ouro's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Ponta d'Ouro
(2)Water Sports lovers get Diving and Scuba Diving. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ponta d'Ouro. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Ponta d'Ouro
(1)Ponta d'Ouro records Aquariums under family. Everything listed here comes from what Ponta d'Ouro is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Ponta d'Ouro
Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Mozambique first, then drive or cycle into Ponta d'Ouro. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Ponta d'Ouro that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ponta d'Ouro known for?
- Ponta d'Ouro is mainly a destination for adventure, culture and nature, set in Mozambique.
- What can you do in Ponta d'Ouro?
- You can plan around Abseiling, Shooting Ranges, Bridges, Docks and Beaches in Ponta d'Ouro. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ponta d'Ouro?
- Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Ponta d'Ouro located?
- Administratively, Ponta d'Ouro sits in Mozambique — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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