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The best way to set off on this journey is from Av. 25 de Setembro in the Baixa. On the way you will pass by the Feira Popular, which is described in the Restaurant section, and the outdoor running track on the right. You will also pass the FACIM, which hosts Mozambique's annual trade fair. Across the roundabout is the Nautical School. Continue along the Marginal, making sure to take the lower road beside the sea. This is a pleasant area for a stroll during the hot weather but it is also attractive to thieves, so be careful. 27 The Marginal The Clube Naval, which was built in 1913, is one of the first buildings that you will see along the Marginal. It has a swimming pool, tennis courts and boat launching facilities. The club is open to members only. About 2km further along the road is the Artedif Crafts Shop, which has an excellent selection of articles made locally in Mozambique. They have a good range of leather bags and sandals and they also repair leather items. The project is run by people with disabilities and is open every day from 09H00 until 15H00. Further along the way are roadside vendors selling reed furniture and ceramic pots. Nearby is the Parque de Campismo, which is being extensively renovated from May 1999, and a small, new shopping complex. Further beyond the Parc Campismo are the Kaya Kwanga and the Mini Golf Complex, which are ideal for families with children. The Club Marítimo has the distinction of being the only restaurant along the Marginal with tables right beside the sea. This is a pleasant spot to be when the weather gets really hot and you can watch the windsurfers and boats while you eat. The Fish Market If you take the road to the left at the Club Marítimo, you will find the Fish Market on your right hand side. It is the destination of much of the fresh fish caught around Maputo. It is an open market, which has on sale every kind of edible marine life from prawns and clams to kingfish and even shark. There are little bars and restaurants there too, some of which will cook and serve the fish you have bought yourself, as long as you are prepared to 'lose' a little along the way. Bairro Triunfo As you continue your journey along the coast you will drive through Bairro Triunfo, which is becoming very developed as the demand for housing in Maputo increases. There are several small restaurants and bars in this area. If you enjoyed your visit to Artedif, you may like to have a look at Shanty Craft, which also sells craft items and is open every day except Monday. Bairro Costa do Sol Bairro dos Pescadores The road continues on over the bridge from the Costa do Sol and winds through the Bairro dos Pescadores. Along the coast on both sides are areas of mangrove trees, which attract many species of birds. The shore is dotted with small fishing boats and the fishermen sell their catch on the beach. About 3km from Costa do Sol is the Villa dos Pescadores, a pleasant restaurant with a pool, live music at the weekends and conference facilities. |
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Along the Marginal
Once
this marked the end of the road and the boundary of the city of Maputo.
The Costa do Sol restaurant is a charming art deco style building with
original features and specialises in seafood and Greek cuisine. Accommodation
is available above the restaurant and in the new chalets adjacent to the
restaurant. There are plenty of crafts on sale at the roadside here and
when the tide is out, there is a broad expanse of beach on which to walk
or paddle.