Located just off the East Coast of Africa, the Mozambican Inhaca Island is a known for its ecotourism. The landscape features grassy plains, cultivated fields, dune forests, mangrove woodlands and mudflats. This enticing tropical island is easily accessible from the Mozambican capital via ferries or a brief plane ride and offers a convenient option for travellers without much time to reach more remote destinations. It boasts exquisite white beaches, a vibrant local village and world-class diving and fishing. Trips can be arranged from Inhaca to the uninhabited Portuguese Island nearby, where a large lagoon and deserted bays make for good swimming and other water sports.