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Pemba is one of the leading tourist destinations of Mozambique. Pemba is the capital of the Cabo Delgado Province in the north of Mozambique. Pemba, Mozambique is the port town of the country. It is located on the southern side of the world's third-largest natural bay.

Pemba in Mozambique has a population of around 100,000 people. It is the most important center in Northern Mozambique. The entire town is marked with banks, supermarkets and excellent restaurants. Pemba was built over rolling hills. Most of the people staying in this part of Mozambique live in wooden huts set amongst numerous thick baobab trees.

Pemba was discovered by the Niassa Company in 1904 as Porto Amelia. This name was kept after a queen of Portugal. It was renamed Pemba at the end of Portuguese rule in the year 1975.

Sightseeing in Pemba is a wonderful experience. Pemba is renowned mainly for its Portuguese colonial architecture. Pemba is also the ideal tourist destination for you if you are interested in water sport activities. Pemba is the best place for diving enthusiasts. The coral reefs that lie close to the shore are very impressive.

There are several other tourist attractions in Pemba that you can explore.

Most of the tourist spots in Pemba center around the beaches of this town. Pemba has got an amazing marine life. If you are lucky, you can swim in the waters with dolphins as company. If you are in the Ibo Island of Pemba you can indulge in all the adventure related activities.

If you want to go for some shopping, visit Souk Souk or the authentic local market situated in the center of Pemba. Here, you can buy some items of arts and crafts as well as traditional silverware. These articles are sold in the Souk Souk at an affordable rate.

For Scuba diving, do pay a visit to Nacole Jardim. Over here, you can dive and explore the stunning marine life. There are guides available in Nacole Jardim for your convenience.

The best time to visit Pemba is between the months of May and November. At this time, Pemba experiences a dry season. As the rainy season runs from December to April, it is better to avoid Pemba during that period. Rainfall is irregular and the weather is hot and humid during the rainy season.

Pemba can be reached very easily via air or land. Visit Pemba if you want to have a memorable holiday.

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