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About Pemba island

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent fine sandy beaches of Pemba island attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

General information

The coastline of Pemba island is primarily straight and have their charm, giving a feeling of absolute freedom. Many of them have a natural shade that saves in the midday heat.

Regarding location, Pemba island is dominated by beaches outside urban areas in a natural setting. They may not be convenient for all categories of travelers (you can use filtering by access type or audience), primarily due to possible access difficulties. But they always give you extra points due to the amazing natural views, so isn't that why most of us go to the beach?

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Pemba island Best beaches

view the highest rated beaches in area

Good for Relax

Mbuyuni Beach

Kiuyu 5.4 km

8.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • White fine sand • Access by boat • No parking
0 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Pemba Island Beach

Kigomasha 1.4 km

8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • No parking
4.1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Pemba Beach

Kengeja 4.7 km

8.4
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • No parking
3.1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Verani Beach Lodge

Makangale 1.7 km

8.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
3.1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Fundu Lagoon

Wambaa 1.8 km

8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Large low tide • No parking
3.1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Vumawimbi Beach

Kigomasha 1.3 km

8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
1 Amenities index

Popular types of Pemba island beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 7 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Pemba island.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Pemba island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of white color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 7 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 1 beach in the island have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Pemba island is less than 500 meters. 5 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 2 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Pemba island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Some beaches in Pemba island attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all snorkeling lovers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • Snorkeling. For admirers of the inner beauty of coastal waters, it is essential to know that about 2 beaches in Pemba island are popular with snorkelers. According to our users, the best locations are: Pemba Island Beach, Verani Beach Lodge.

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There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

The hottest month of the island is March - air temperature during this time warms up to 31.8°C and water up to 29.6°C. The coldest month is July - air temperature drops to 27.8°C and water to 26.1°C. Air and water temperature allows you to relax comfortably in the island all year round, which is enjoyed by tourists and locals.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Pemba island? In total there are 7 beaches and the most popular is Mbuyuni Beach.

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