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Mafia Island rises in the heart of the Indian Ocean, a stone's throw from the splendid Zanzibar and is a true open-air paradise.
Mafia Island, south ofZanzibar, is an uncontaminated world where life flows peacefully, blissfully, serenely. On the long, white beaches of the three islands that make it up, the days pass smoothly and the only thing that seems to disturb that silence is the rustle of the wind.
Chole, the small one, is instead one of the oldest and most inhabited islands of the archipelago. Its history is really ancient and, inside, there are Arab ruins from the 12th century. In ancient times, it was the first Mafia capital. The island is really worth a visit: in addition to the ancient ruins, the place is known for thegiant baobabsand you can also watch the construction of theDhows, ancient wooden boats (which are made here in the traditional way).
Mafia Island, south ofZanzibar, is an uncontaminated world where life flows peacefully, blissfully, serenely. On the long, white beaches of the three islands that make it up, the days pass smoothly and the only thing that seems to disturb that silence is the rustle of the wind.
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The islands that make up the archipelago are three:Mafia, the largest,Juani and the little oneChole.Juaniit is a splendid land where, in the months between June and September, you can also watch the hatching of turtle eggs. This island has a blue lagoon where it is possible to swim immersed in silence and accompanied by colorful fish.
WHAT TO SEE IN MAFIA ISLAND
Chole, the small one, is instead one of the oldest and most inhabited islands of the archipelago. Its history is really ancient and, inside, there are Arab ruins from the 12th century. In ancient times, it was the first Mafia capital. The island is really worth a visit: in addition to the ancient ruins, the place is known for thegiant baobabsand you can also watch the construction of theDhows, ancient wooden boats (which are made here in the traditional way).WHERE TO SLEEP IN MAFIA ISLAND: Find all the offersMafia Island, the largest island of the archipelago, is a primitive, genuine, wild wasteland. Mafia has nothing to do with touristic Zanzibar and the only law that seems to dominate here is that of nature, of the silence that envelops everything, of the crabs that walk undisturbed on a deserted beach for miles and miles. On the island you can visit the small town, immerse yourself in one of the most beautiful Marine Parks in the world, go kayaking, observe the movement of the tides, swim with whale sharks and… discover how beautiful life can be.
WHERE TO SLEEP
To visit these paradises it is possible to stay in one of the resorts along the white beaches of the island, where it is possible to walk for miles without meeting a soul. In the months of October to March, there is also a large passage ofwhale sharkswho are seen magically swimming and jumping out of the water! Among these Resorts there is theButiama Beach,immersed in a green garden of palm trees and flowers, particularly suitable for those who love diving. The marine park, in fact, offers countless activities as well as an equipped diving centre.
