Luís
in Inhambane Province, Mozambique

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-22.054 and 35.298 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -22° 3' 12" and E 35° 17' 53"
Currency and Currency Code:
Metical - MZN
Spoken languages:
Portuguese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:46 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Maputo
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:46 am and 6:03 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
19.494 and -154.824 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Vacationland Hawaii
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Mozambique in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Mozambique.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Mozambique. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Luís

Luís in Inhambane Province is located in Mozambique about 320 mi (or 515 km) north-east of Maputo, the country's capital.

Local time in Luís is now 01:46 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Maputo with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 7 airports in the wider vicinity of Luís. The closest airport in Mozambique is Vilankulo Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Inhambane, Beira, Chokwe, Xai-Xai and Chimoio. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 88 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 11% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

33°C (91 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

31°C (87 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Dona Ana

Address
5,1 mi
Avenida Marginal, Bairro Central
Vilanculos
Mozambique

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


NYATI BEACH LODGE

Address
4,0 mi
BAZANITO ARCHIPELAGS
00000 VILANCULOS
Mozambique

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DUGONG BEACH LODGE (LL)-VILANCULOS

Address
4,0 mi
VILANCULOS COASTAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
1685 VILANCULOS
Mozambique

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Tree Jumps

Published: April 16, 2013
Length: 00:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KitesurfingCentre Mozambique

Another wonderful afternoon of kiteboarding in Vilanculos bay - Mozambique. A day dedicated to have some fun doing some tree jumps :) www.kitesurfingcentre.com.


FOTP vol.133 : モザンビークの海Ⅱ

Published: September 05, 2011
Length: 39:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yoshihiro Shimada

素敵なモザンビークのビーチ第二弾、ヴィランクロスビーチを紹介します・・・って、ここでも、海岸遊びに夢中になり、動画素材をあまり撮っ...


Kitesurf @ Vilanculos Bay

Published: September 29, 2012
Length: 26:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KitesurfingCentre Mozambique

This was the first trial with the GoPro. A good and consisting northeasterly wind was blowing in Vilanculos bay that morning. Lea also had a great time :) ... as she always do ... Enjoy and...


2013 Mozambique Zimpeto Iris - Kruger Park - Inhambane - Jetski - Praia Barra - Land Rover

Published: May 01, 2013
Length: 06:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: crispy222222

Fun in Africa - 2013 Mozambique Zimpeto Iris - Kruger Park - Inhambane - Jetski - Praia Barra - Land Rover.


Azura Benguerra Island Helicopter Transfer

Published: October 08, 2014
Length: 04:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: S Dubois

One of the most memorable parts of the trip to Azura is the helicopter ride there from Vilankulos airport. Bazaruto Bay's mix of tidal flats and clear water produce an unbelievable pallet of...


Vilankulos, Mozambique

Published: February 10, 2012
Length: 15:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bruce Batten

10 Days in Paradise, a day trip out to Isl de Margarite in the Achipelago De Bazaruto Mozambique.


Sunrise in beautiful Vilanculos

Published: May 08, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jorge De Pauw

Canon 6D.


San Sebastian - Vilanculos - Mozambique

Published: December 26, 2009
Length: 53:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DenisOdyssea

Free diving with dolphins, diving with nurse sharks and turtles, spotting marlin... Thanks Suzanna for editing this video for Odyssea Dive, hope to see you soon again on our boat!


Sunset viewed from Vilanculos Beach

Published: May 08, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jorge De Pauw

Canon 6D.


Vilanculos Downwind 2013 Nautical Channel

Published: March 09, 2014
Length: 56:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KitesurfingCentre Mozambique

The local kitsurfers of Vilanculos welcome you to experience this amazing little explored kitesurfing spot. In one weekend you may experience some of the best runs of your life while uplifting...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Vilankulo Airport

Vilankulo Airport is an airport in Mozambique that serves the city of Vilankulo in the Inhambane Province.

Located at -22.0184, 35.3133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Mozambique

Chibuene

Chibuene is a Mozambiquean archaeological site, located five kilometres south of the coastal city of Vilanculos South Beach. The site was occupied during two distinct phases. The earlier phase of occupation dates to the late first millennium AD. The second phase dates from around 1450 and is contemporaneous with the Great Zimbabwe civilization in the African interior. During both phases of its development Chibuene was a trading settlement.

Located at -22.033, 35.325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in Mozambique

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Luís.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Luiz, Luís