Bazaruto Archipelago

Off the eastern coast of MOZAMBIQUE in Southern Africa, the Bazaruto Archipelago is a group of several islands in the Indian Ocean. Bazaruto is a slender, vertically oriented island that is about 19 miles and 30.5 kilometers long. An image search of Bazaruto island gives you the idea that it is known for sand dunes and idyllic beach settings. Other islands include Benguerra, Magaruque, Pansy Shell, and Santa Carolina (Paradise Island). Pansy Shell island is named after the pansy shell sea urchins (sand dollars) that can be found on the island. Ihassoro and Vilankulo (Vilanculos) are the closest cities on Mozambique's mainland.