Barra Falsa Point

Along the Inhambane coast, sandy headlands and shallow waters separate sheltered bays from the open Indian Ocean. Tides expose banks and flats, while seagrass grows beneath the water and supports dugongs and fish. The bay provides a route between the shore and sea, though shifting sand and shallow approaches demand care from mariners. In 1498 Vasco da Gama's fleet stopped at Inhambane on its voyage toward India.