Tucked away in the aquamarine bay of Inhambane in Mozambique is Castelo do Mar, the luxury coastal holiday villa of your dreams.

Linga Linga is the tiny peninsula that juts into the Inhambane Bay and here on the water's edge is an African luxury villa that really is something special. The villa is set on the beach, just a stone's throw from the warm tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, and is surrounded by coconut forests, as well as Mangrove Swamps.

Castelo do Mar is an upmarket self-catering villa, which boasts six elegant rooms, all tastefully decorated and equipped with air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, luxurious linen and sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

After a hard day relaxing at the water's edge or enjoying the many activities on offer - from spectacular game fishing to scuba diving - why not enjoy a sundowner on the veranda whilst doing a little dolphin spotting (they are plentiful), or, if you are really fortunate, dugong!

Castelo do Mar is a 20 minute boat ride from Inhambane, which is roughly 550 kilometers north of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique.

Luxurious linen, state of the art kitchen equipment and exclusive use of the villa, make Castelo do Mar one of a kind.

The villa accommodates a maximum of 12 guests in six en-suite bedrooms, and is completely air-conditioned and fully serviced for your comfort.

Castelo do Mar also boasts a well stocked library, a games room with a pool table, black jack table, and a dart board, all with exquisite views of the bay. The kitchen is fully equipped with top of the range gas cookers, deep fryers and grillers.

Accommodation at Castelo do Mar is self-catering unless prior arrangements have been made.

Covered by large coconut plantations and famous for the production of cashews, coconuts and sweet tangerines, the province of Inhambane is one of the main tourism centres in the country today.

Inhambane is the capital city of the province. The city itself resembles a town rather than a capital city, but has a certain old world charm to it. It is one of the oldest towns in Mozambique, dating back to the 10th century and the Arab traders. In 1498 Vasco do Gama arrived with his fleets just off the coast of Inhambane.

The atmosphere and architecture in Inhambane reflects this exciting and diverse history. Inhambane is served by an airport and a port, and has petrol stations, banks, public phones, shops, markets, a bus terminus and a museum. Side-walk cafes are dotted along the narrow streets.

The bustling Central market is well worth a visit. As is the local museum with has a good selection of photographs, musical instruments and farming implements.

Closer to Castelo do Mar, Linga Linga was the site of an old whaling station. Whaling off Mozambique was initiated in 1911 by two Norwegian companies. The catches off Inhambane consisted almost exclusively of humpbacks. This station was in use up until 1915. The remains of the slipway from this station are visible from Castelo do Mar.

Castelo do Mar is an ideal location for fun in the sun, whether you just want to soak up the sun on the pristine beach and float in the azure water, or try your hand at something more energetic and adventurous. Activities include:

Fishing: For the keen fishermen, the area offers excellent game fishing. Species include Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Dorado, Sail fish, Barracuda to name a few. Three well equipped motor boats are available for hire at Castelo do Mar:

Water sports: For the more energetic, water ski's and tubes are available for hire.

Scuba Diving & Snorkelling: Scuba Diving can be arranged. There is no dive master on site but all equipment is available for hire. An excellent snorkelling spot is a ship wreck next door to the villa.

Pansy Island Excursions: Enjoy a day out to a near-by deserted island where the beautiful pansy shell can be found.

Birding: Bird watching is excellent in this tropical paradise. Large flocks of flamingoes are a common sight.

Guided excursions: Enjoy nature walks, a tour through the Mangrove Swamp, and Sunset Cruises either on a motorized boat or traditional East African dhow.

Please note: A fully catered accommodation option is available on request.

The rate quoted above includes 17% Mozambican taxes. The rate excludes boat transfers from Inhambane / Maxixe.