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Mozambique Island Bridge

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The Mozambique Island Bridge, a 3.8-kilometer (2.4-mile) structure completed in the 1960s, connects Ilha de Moçambique to the mainland, replacing the former ferry service. Driving or walking across the bridge provides expansive views of the Indian Ocean, mangrove forests, and the island's historic skyline. It serves as the main gateway for visitors arriving by car or bus, and its pedestrian walkway allows for a leisurely stroll with photo opportunities. The bridge has become an iconic symbol of the island's connection to the mainland, offering a dramatic approach that heightens the sense of arrival at this UNESCO World Heritage site.

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  • Drive or walk across the bridge for panoramic ocean and island views.
  • Photograph the bridge's sweeping curve against the turquoise water and sky.
  • Use the bridge as a vantage point for spotting local fishing boats and birdlife.

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Ways to visit Mozambique Island Bridge

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

Cheapest way inBoat trip from Faro to Ilha Deserta by Ferry4.5★ · 105 travelers1–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →Most bookedIlha Deserta and Farol Island: a small group boat trip in Ria Formosa from Faro4.6★ · 279 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$49 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleMozambique Full Day Tour4.8★ · 10 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$75 per personSee dates →
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Neighborhood

Cidade de Pedra, Mozambique

The historic stone town on the island, featuring well-preserved colonial architecture and a maze of narrow, winding streets.

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Landmark

Fort São Lourenço (Mozambique)

A 16th-century fortress on Ilha de Moçambique offering panoramic Indian Ocean views and a glimpse into colonial military history.

Religious site
Religious site

Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte

One of the oldest European buildings in the Southern Hemisphere, this 1522 chapel stands at the island's northern tip.

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