Zanzibar Urban/West - all beaches

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Zanzibar Urban/West, they are as follows:

• The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of bright color.
• Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 5 such beaches.
• An important clarification, 2 beaches in the region 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.
• Some beach bays can be densely occupied by motor boats or yachts, which usually negatively affects water pollution. There are about 2 beaches in Zanzibar Urban/West, where a significant number of ships can be observed from time to time.
• The average distance from the road to beach in Zanzibar Urban/West is less than 500 meters. 3 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.

The vast majority of Zanzibar Urban/West beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.