Castelo Do Mar Barra Beach Mozambique

A warm welcome to Castelo Do Mar Barra Mozambique, Linga Linga is the tiny peninsula that juts into the Inhambane Bay and here on the water's edge is Castelo do Mar a luxury villa that really is something special. The Castelo do Mar villa is set on the beach, just a stone's throw from the warm tropical waters of the Indian Ocean. Making for the perfect family vacation or holiday.

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Tucked away in the aquamarine bay of Inhambane in Mozambique is Castelo do Mar, the luxury African holiday villa of your dreams. Linga Linga is the tiny peninsula that juts into the Inhambane Bay and here on the water's edge is an African luxury villa that really is something special. The villa is set on the beach, just a stone's throw from the warm tropical waters of the Indian Ocean.

Castelo do Mar is an up-market fully catered villa, which boasts six elegant rooms, all tastefully decorated and equipped with air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, luxurious linen and sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The villa also boasts a well stocked library, a games room with a pool table, black jack table, and a dart board, all with exquisite views of the bay. The kitchen is fully equipped with top of the range gas cookers, deep fryers and grillers.

After a hard day relaxing at the water's edge or enjoying the many activities on offer from spectacular game fishing to scuba diving, why not enjoy a sundowner on the veranda whilst doing a little dolphin spotting (they are plentiful) or if you are really fortunate a dugong!

We look forward to welcoming you to Castelo Do Mar, the luxury African holiday villa of your dreams!

Luxurious linen, state of the art kitchen equipment and exclusive use of the villa, make Castelo do Mar one of a kind.

• The villa is completely air-conditioned and fully serviced.

Accommodation at Castelo Do Mar, Barra Beach

Activities include the following:
Fishing:
For the keen fishermen, the area offers excellent game fishing. The following boats are available for hire at Castelo do Mar:

"MARLIN 1 and MARLIN 2":
2 x 28ft Nova Cat powered by 2 x 150 hp Yamaha outboards. Registered with the Department of transport, is fully equipped and rigged to suit the most serious fisherman with the latest communication system, fish finders, GPS and radar.
Well equipped and maintained Out Riggers, Down Riggers, Fighting Chair, Rods, Bait, Live Bait Well and our Marlin Reels are all Penn International.

"WALK ABOUT":
Mallard Swift, mono hull, "WALK ABOUT" powered by 2 x 75 hp Mariner outboards. Fully equipped and crewed. Bait supplied. Species in the area include, Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Dorado, Sail fish, Barracuda to name a few.

Water sports:
For the more energetic water ski's and tubes are available for hire.

Scuba Diving:
Scuba Diving can be arranged. There is no dive master on site. Divers must have their log books with them. We have some reefs close to the villa which you may want to explore or there are the more well known reefs about 30 minute boat trip away. We have wetsuits, cylinders, (including the facility to refill cylinders) available for hire.

Snorkeling:
Snorkel, masks and fins are available for hire. Snorkel sites include ship wreck next door to the villa, accessible from the beach. Other sites include Pansy Island or nearby reefs that have been discovered by the staff at Castelo do Mar.

Pansy Island Excursions:
Enjoy a day out to a near-by deserted island where the beautiful ‘pansy shell’ can be found.

Birding:
Ask for our bird list. Large flocks of flamingoes are a common sight.

Mangrove Swamp Excursion:
Discover the timelessness of nature in this amazing water-world in a small motorized boat or on a traditional dhow. There are many things to be learnt and experienced in this fragile environment.

Location:
Castelo do Mar can be found on the tip of the northern peninsula on the Bay of Inhambane. This area is called "Linga Linga. Surrounding the villa are coconut forests, as well as Mangrove Swamps.

The town of Inhambane is roughly 550 kilometers north of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique and is accessible 4 times a week from both Johannesburg International and Maputo International respectively from LAM, Mozambique’s National Airline.
Castelo do Mar is a further 20 minute boat ride from Inhambane.

Alternatively, access by road is possible via Maxixe through to Morrumbene, then 4x4 necessary for the remaining 20 kilometers.

Email for Reservations: book@go.mozbookings.com