Castelo do Mar  Verified Listing

Beach Front Deluxe Rooms: Sea facing king-size bedrooms with ensuite shower/WC, each with a spacious private patio/balcony. There are four situated downstairs & four situated upstairs and all rooms are airconditioned.

The Castle Rooms: These are private, cool rooms located away from the beachfront. There are 6 bedrooms in the main building, each with ensuite shower/WC and air conditioner. Children under 18 years of age are not accommodated in the Castle.

The Manor House: Four bedrooms with private ensuite shower/WC. One room has an ensuite bath. Facilities include a dining area for catered dinner options, lounge and veranda leading onto lawn and beach. Children of all ages welcome."

Mangrove House: This one bedroom self-catering unit provides comfort and privacy to our guests, with the space to provide for catered dinner options.

Tea/coffee making facilities and en-suite bathrooms.

Castelo do Mar can be found on the tip of the northern peninsula in the Bay of Inhambane. This area is called “Linga Linga”.

The Linga Linga area has much to offer in addition to the world class fishing and diving, including excellent birding in the mangroves, a resident dugong “sirenian”, pristine tidal islets and long stretches of deserted beach. The peninsula is often referred to by the locals as an island because waters can rise over the sands at high tides, making access by road impossible.Castelo do Mar, the Lodge, is of historical significance and has preserved remains of a Norwegian whaling station that dates back to around 1911 to 1915

The town of Inhambane situated roughly 478 kilometers north of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique and is accessible by Road or Plane. Covered by large palm plantations and famous for the production of cashews, coconuts and sweet tangerines, the province of Inhambane is one of the main tourism centres hubs in Mozambique today. Inhambane is the capital city of the province and is more of a sleepy town rather than a capital city, but it has an intoxicating old world charm to it.

Inhambane is one of the oldest towns in Mozambique dating back to the 10th century and the Arab traders. In 1498 Vasco do Gama landed with his ships just off the coast of Inhambane. When they reached land in inclement weather and approached a settlement, they were invited in the local ´´Bitonga´´ dialect to come out of the rain – ´´Bela khu Nyumbane´´. The Portuguese thought they were been told the name of the region and so Inhambane got its present name.

The atmosphere and architecture in the town reflects this exciting and diverse history. Inhambane is served by an airport and a port and has petrol stations, banks, public phones, shops, food and craft markets, a bus terminus and a museum with a good selection of photographs, musical instruments and farming implements on display.

Various side-walk cafes are dotted along the narrow streets and the bustling Central market is well worth a visit.

Castelo do Mar can be found on the tip of the northern peninsula in the Bay of Inhambane. This area is called “Linga Linga”. The Linga Linga area has much to offer in addition to the world class fishing and diving, including excellent birding in the mangroves, a resident dugong “sirenian”, pristine tidal islets and long stretches of deserted beach.

Castelo do Mar can be found on the tip of the northern peninsula in the Bay of Inhambane. This area is called “Linga Linga”. The Linga Linga area has much to offer in addition to the world class fishing and diving, including excellent birding in the mangroves, a resident dugong “sirenian”, pristine tidal islets and long stretches of deserted beach.
Castelo do Mar can be found on the tip of the northern peninsula in the Bay of Inhambane. This area is called “Linga Linga”. The Linga Linga area has much to offer in addition to the world class fishing and diving, including excellent birding in the mangroves, a resident dugong “sirenian”, pristine tidal islets and long stretches of deserted beach

Co-Ordinates : S 23°44’11 E 035°23’47

Fly-in

Daily LAM Mozambique Airlines flights from Johannesburg or Maputo to Inhambane International Airport.

Airport Transfer on request – 10 min. mini-bus to the harbour followed by a boat cruise (+/- 45mins) across the Bay. (Children under 12 years and under free).

Private flight charter on request

Self-drive

Access is possible by the EN1 Highway but 4×4 is essential for the last 18kms to Linga Linga. GPS way-points are supplied on request.

It is recommended that guests park at Campishmo (GPS: S 23’51”47 E 035’20”58) camp-site in Maxixe where safe parking is available at a nominal daily rate. Transfers may be booked from Maxixe.

Weddings: For a wedding party of up to 36 guests, celebrate your day in style. The gentle sound of the surf lapping the shore will be the soundtrack of your marriage. After your vows are made – join together in the Unity Sand Ceremony; bless your union with wishes as you throw stones across the bay. You can be sure that every detail will be tailored to your requests and you can relax and look forward to an unforgettable day starting your lives as husband and wife.
Castelo do Mar with a pristine beach is the ultimate romantic venue to say “I DO”

Honeymoon
Our romantic honeymoon suite with access to a jacuzzi is the ultimate getaway for newlyweds
Games Room
Our indoor games room offers a plethora of activities to enjoy, such as pool, poker, darts and Nintendo Wii.
Library
For the quieter individuals who prefer a little peace, our library offers solitude and a variety of books to read.
Diving
Explore the stunning reefs just outside the mouth, or dive in the marine-filled estuary, taking in the sights and sounds of the underwater world.
Fishing
Wide variety of fishing gear to choose from, we can make both your deep-sea and inshore fishing excursions a reality.
Water sports
We offer a range of water sports activities to keep everyone entertained, from kayaking to skiing.
Family fun
We offer a fully catered games room, including pool tables, darts, chess, table tennis, board games and much more

The town of Inhambane is one of the oldest towns in Mozambique dating back to the 10th century and the Arab traders. In 1498 Vasco do Gama landed with his ships just off the coast of Inhambane. When they reached land in inclement weather and approached a settlement, they were invited in the local ´´Bitonga´´ dialect to come out of the rain – ´´Bela khu Nyumbane´´. The Portuguese thought they were been told the name of the region and so Inhambane got its present name. The atmosphere and architecture in the town reflects this exciting and diverse history. Inhambane is served by an airport and a port, and also has petrol stations, banks, public phones, shops, food and craft markets, a bus terminus and a museum with a good selection of photographs, musical instruments and farming implements on display. Various side-walk cafes are dotted along the narrow streets and the bustling central market is well worth a visit. Linga Linga was the site of an old whaling station. Whaling off Mozambique was initiated in 1911 by two Norwegian companies and this station was in use up until 1915. Some of the original building and remains of the slipway from this station are preserved at Castelo do Mar.