Beira, Mozambique

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Beira, the second largest city in Mozambique, is a major port and rail terminus. Its compact central area and old Mediterranean-style buildings give the place some faded glamour. The heart of the city is the Praça (main square), which is surrounded by shops, markets and offices. The cathedral, just south-east of the centre, is looking a bit worse for wear these days but is definitely worth a stop. The bustling market at Tchunga Moyo (brave heart) is full of imported goods, contraband and some unsavoury characters, so travel light and walk carefully.

The old part of the port is chock-a-block with wrecked vessels. Many people head for the fine sands and fairly clean waters at Praia de Macuti. There's an old shipwreck washed up on the shore near the red and white lighthouse at the northern end of the beach.

Beira is 880km (550mi) north of Maputo, accessible by air (from Maputo and some other cities in Mozambique and Zimbabwe) and train a few times a week. The bus leaves more often but takes two days from Maputo.

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