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Municipality in Benguela Province, Angola
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Benguela is a city in Central Angola.
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Baia Farta
This is the most famous beach in Angola. If postcards were a thing in this country, this would crop up frequently. It is named for its exceptionally blue waters. There are only a few restaurants, and few people as well — it's a nice, quiet retreat. There is at least one hotel here (see Hotel Duas Faces below).
This is a series of little beach inlets just south of Benguela, some of which are totally deserted. You can hike from one to the next.
This is the city's main beach, right near the center. On holidays it can get extremely crowded, but it's usually empty. It's a fairly narrow stretch of sand between the road and the ocean, but the water is and sand are both nice.
Buffet paid by weight.
Buffet paid by weight.
3-star hotel. Modern rooms, pool, bar, restaurant, hairdresser, sporadic slow Wi-Fi.
An attractive boutique hotel at Baia Azul with ocean views, parking, and an on-site restaurant. It's not right on the beach.
By car
By road, it is about a seven-hour drive from Luanda, once you clear Luanda's traffic.
By train
Travelling by rail is once again an option, but trains are infrequent and slow.
By bus
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