A DREAM COAST
Catumbela is a natural paradise located on the coast of Central Angola. beaches with crystal clear water, animals in their natural habitat and a people who love culture and the arts. Its wide streets are decorated with huge red acacia trees, and for this reason it has become known as "The City of Red Acacias". Discover Catumbela!
A DREAM COAST'S SUGGESTIONS
THE SWEET COAST OF CATUMBELA
Catumbela has more than just one beach: we are talking about a whole coastline filled with wonderful beaches.
The Blue Bay (Baía Azul) is a mandatory stop for those searching for the crystal clear waters that have given the area its name.
Morena Beach is also a favourite thanks to its white sand and warm waters.
Fans of scuba diving should head for Caota beach, just 10 kilometres away from the city. In every beach in Catumbela you will get the same reception: the beauty of Nature in its purest state!
CATUMBELA, LAND OF CULTURE
A true home for artists, Catumbela has historically been linked to culture. It has prodocued artists such as the poet Alda Lara and writer Artur Pestana, better known as Pepetela.
The well preserved architecture of Catumbela is also worth seeing. Visit the National Archeology Museum, the Baroque-style Church of Nossa Senhora do Pópulo and the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Graça.
NATURE ALL AROUND US
Angola is home to countless treasures, and these include its wildlife, which you definitely must see. Catumbela's contribution to this treasure includes the Búfalo Park where you can observe the African buffalo, the area's dominant species, but you can also find leopards, jackals, hyenas, lions and many others.
Before you finish your tour, make sure you climb the Morro do Sombreiro — at the top of this hill you have a great view of Benguela's beautiful coast.
USEFUL INFORMATION
LANGUAGE
PORTUGUESE
Hello: Olá
Yes: Sim
No: Não
Excuse me: Desculpe
Please: Por favor
Thank you: Obrigado/a
Bye Bye: Adeus
LOCAL TIME
20H11
(UTC+01:00) WEST
CENTRAL AFRICA
ELECTRICITY
220V.50 HZ
GSM
900/1800 MHZ
3G (2100 Mhz) and 4G
(LTE)