Fernao Veloso Bay
Fernao Veloso Bay (Portuguese: Baía de Fernão Veloso) is a bay in Mozambique.[1] It is located in Nampula Province, south of Memba Bay on the northern coast of Mozambique.
| Fernao Veloso Bay | |
|---|---|
  Fernao Veloso Bay Location in Mozambique | |
| Coordinates | 14°24′S 40°42′E |
| Native name | Baía de Fernão Veloso (Portuguese) |
| Ocean/sea sources | Indian Ocean |
| Basin countries | Mozambique |
| Max. length | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Max. width | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
| Settlements | Nacala |
Currently the bay is a popular tourist area, having some fine beaches and diving spots.[2]
Geography
Fernao Veloso Bay is open towards the east and has deep inlets in the northwestern and southwestern corners of the inner bay. The latter runs from north to south and forms the harbour of Nacala, the deepest natural port on the east coast of Africa.[3]
A beach in the inner bay near Nacala town
Man holding a tuna by the shore of the bay
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See also
References
- "Baía de Fernão Veloso". Mapcarta. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- "Vista da praia de Fernão Veloso". Trip Advisor. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- "Porto de Nacala". Mapcarta. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
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