Machangulo
Coastal peninsula in Maputo & Southern Coast
Hero image: Ponta do Ouro — Claus Wonnemann, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
The Machangulo Peninsula runs north towards Inhaca Island, separating Maputo Bay from the Indian Ocean.
Its northern tip, near Santa Maria, faces Inhaca across a narrow channel.
Machangulo at a glance
- Region
- Maputo & Southern Coast
- Type
- Coastal peninsula
- Regional gateway
- Maputo International Airport (MPM); road borders with South Africa and Eswatini
Nearby destinations
Maputo
City in Maputo & Southern Coast
Ponta do Ouro
Coastal town in Maputo & Southern Coast
Maputo National Park
National park in Maputo & Southern Coast
Plan the rest of your trip
- Maputo & Southern Coast: the regional guide
- All Mozambique destinations by region
- Where to stay in Mozambique
- Mozambique travel planning
Plan a Maputo & Southern Coast trip
Combine Machangulo with nearby places in the same region.