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Covetrip / Beach / Barra Peninsula, Inhambane, Mozambique

Praia da Barra

4.6 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Africa Updated June 2026

Praia da Barra is in Inhambane Coast, Mozambique. Praia da Barra sits on the Barra peninsula about 20–25 km from Inhambane town, with ocean beach on one side and estuary mangrove on the other. Access is by tar then sandy tracks suitable for normal cars in dry conditions; Inhambane airport is roughly 20–25 minutes away.

Long white sand between the Indian Ocean and the Inhambane estuary, a short drive from historic Inhambane. Coordinates approximately -23.7935, 35.5207.

Browse more beaches in this region on the region page and nearby stays listed below.

At a glance

Water temperature
25 °C
Sea state
Moderate
Waves
1.04 m
Shoreline
Dunes
Region
Inhambane Coast
Country
Mozambique

Frequently asked questions

Where is Praia da Barra?

Barra Peninsula, Inhambane, Mozambique (-23.7935, 35.5207).

What is the shore like?

dunes

Are there hotels nearby?

Yes — see Places to stay nearby on this page.

7-day forecast

20/09
25°
23°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 8
21/09
26°
23°
Wind 16 km/h
UV index 6
22/09
26°
23°
Wind 19 km/h
UV index 7
23/09
26°
22°
Wind 17 km/h
UV index 8
24/09
25°
21°
Wind 19 km/h
UV index 8
25/09
24°
21°
Wind 19 km/h
UV index 8
26/09
26°
21°
Wind 27 km/h
UV index 8

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
27.8°
Feb
28.2°
Mar
28.7°
Apr
27.9°
May
26.5°
Jun
25.1°
Jul
24.1°
Aug
23.5°
Sep
24.7°
Oct
25.2°
Nov
26.3°
Dec
27.5°

Places to stay nearby

Vista do Mar

Beach lodge · pool and restaurant
≈ 95 €
100 m

Barra Lodge

Family dive lodge on Barra beach
≈ 110 €
400 m

Areia Branca Lodge

Self-catering beach houses
≈ 70 €
600 m

Farol da Barra

Lodge near Barra lighthouse
≈ 85 €
1.2 km

Barra Pescador Lodge

Ocean-view lodges on the peninsula
≈ 130 €
1.5 km

Dhow Blue * Tofo Beach

Stay near Praia do Tofo
≈ see partner
2.6 km

Tofo Beach Gardens

Stay near Praia do Tofo
≈ see partner
811 m

Casa Surf Lodge

Stay near Praia do Tofo
≈ see partner
4.2 km

Blue Ocean Tofo Hotel & Resort

Stay near Praia do Tofo
≈ see partner
1.1 km

Baia Sonambula

Stay near Praia do Tofo
≈ see partner
1.6 km

Casa na Praia Tofo

Stay near Praia do Tofo
≈ see partner
2.9 km

Liquid Dive Adventures

Stay near Praia do Tofo
≈ see partner
3.3 km

Beaches nearby

Less than 30 minutes by car.

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