Tourists attracted by Maputo beaches

Maputo, Inhambane and Pemba might not be as crowded as in previous years, but the data collected by "The O País Económico" puts overall occupancy levels at around 60 percent, with some resorts boasting 90 percent occupancy and others less than 50 percent.If at this point in time occupancy levels don’t look too impressive, tour operators say that after the family day celebrations are marked tomorrow, we can look forward to full houses, given the domestic and foreign tourists’ habit of taking their New Year celebrations to the beach or other tourist spot.

According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), tourist resorts located on End-of-gold and Macaneta beaches in Maputo province are showing more than 90 percent occupancy levels, a sign of the appetite that both domestic and international holidaymakers have for this part of the country.Maputo tourist resorts with a sea view come off best, with rates between 85 and 90 percent. Most still have a few luxury suites still available, while the standard rooms are all full.