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Tofinho
Just around the point (to the south) and easily accessed from Tofo (by walking or catching
a lift) is Tofinho. It's set on a green hillside looking out over turquoise waters, and is
Mozambique's unofficial surfing capital. Board rental should be arranged in Tofo (
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Sleeping & Eating
For eating, Turtle Cove (
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)
is the place to go, with its eclectic mix of dishes,
sometimes featuring sushi, and a laid-back ambience. Bar closing time is 11.30pm. Every-
where else in Tofinho is self-catering.
Turtle Cove Surf & Yoga Lounge $
( 82-719 4848;
www.turtlecovetofo.com
;
campsite per person US$8.50, dm US$12-18,
d chalet US$48-60; )
This is the spot to go if you're interested in surfing or chilling,
with Moorish-style stone houses with bathrooms, a few very basic grass huts, camping, a
yoga centre and a restaurant. Breakfast is extra. There's a 20% discount for longer stays.
BUNGALOW
Casa de John $$
(Casa Amarela; 082-451 7498;
www.casajohn.co.za
; 2-/3-bedroom house US$164/
242)
Just back from the cliff near the monument, this place has lovely, well-appointed
two- and three-bedroom self-catering houses in a breezy setting on the cliff overlooking
the sea.
GUESTHOUSE
Tofinho Back Door Campsite $
( 84-389 5217;
www.barralighthouse.com
; campsite per adult/child US$12/6, 6-person
house US$146)
Has campsites overlooking the sea (all with
barracas
, power point and
water) and simple reed
casitas
(bungalows) with hammocks, mosquito nets and shared
hot-water ablutions.
CAMPGROUND
Barra
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