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Sofala Province
Things to do in the City
GOLF CLUB
Campo de Golfe Beira
TEL: 329523
Founded in 1907, the 18-hole course is not maintained. It has a restaurant,
billiard tables, exhibition and conference space.
THE CATHEDRAL
Av. E. Mondlane
Serviço Religioso Díario/Daily Mass
Built in 1925 using stone from the 16th century Fort of Sofala which no
longer exists.
CASA INFANTE SAGRES
Largo Infante Sagres, 1
The offices of Manica Freight Services, who have restored the building
to its former glory
CASA DOS BICOS
Av. Samora Machel
Home to regional showgrounds and trade fairs.
CLUBE CHINES
Near Hotel Embaixador
Built in 1917 and recently restored. Now contains the city archives.
CASA PORTUGAL
Praça do Metical
Portuguese colonial- style house dating from the turn of the century.
RAILWAY STATION
Praça dos Trabalhadores
Imposing building which was completed in1966. Complete with ornamental
fish pond.
PRAÇA DO METICAL
See Map
The commercial centre of Beira which features a replica of the metical
coin.
CASA DE CULTURA
See map
Cultural centre and café. Music, dance and drama school.
FAROL
DE ESTORIL
THE LIGHTHOUSE
Av. das F.L.P.M.
Situated at the start of the beach drive as you approach from the airport.
SWIMMING BEACH
Av. das F.P.L.M.
Strong currents and tides prevail at the beaches around Beira so it is
safer to check locally before swimming.
NOVECINE
See map
Newly rehabilitated cinema. Up-to-date mainstream films. Entry: 35,000mt
(june '99)
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