Measuring 2.5 kms long and 600 metres wide, this tiny island has a cosmopolitan population of around 12,000 people. Located In Nampula province in northern Mozambique, this destination is valued for its historical richness and cross cultural architecture, not for its beaches.
A former capital of Portuguese East Africa and trading post for gold, ivory and slaves, Mozambique island is now a World Heritage Site designated for its cultural importance.