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==Tropical Cyclone Dineo== |
==Tropical Cyclone Dineo== |
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On 15 February 2017 [[2016–17 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season|Tropical Cyclone Dineo]] reached the Mozambican Coast. Ponta da Barra was near the epicentre and many resorts, homes and trees were destroyed or damaged. The local fishing community was severely affected.<ref>{{cite web|title=ex-Cyclone Dineo: The aftermath in Mozambique|url=https://lowvelder.co.za/375612/ex-cyclone-dineo-aftermath-mozambique/|website=Lowvelder News|accessdate=23 February 2018}}</ref> |
On 15 February 2017 [[2016–17 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season|Tropical Cyclone Dineo]] reached the Mozambican Coast. Ponta da Barra was near the epicentre and many resorts, homes and trees were destroyed or damaged. The local fishing community was severely affected.<ref>{{cite web|title=ex-Cyclone Dineo: The aftermath in Mozambique|url=https://lowvelder.co.za/375612/ex-cyclone-dineo-aftermath-mozambique/|website=Lowvelder News|accessdate=23 February 2018}}</ref> |
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==Barra Resorts Controversy== |
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In November of 2015 Barra Cabanas is alleged to have been illegally auctioned off by Dave Law. He is the former owner of Barra Lodge, Barra Cabanas and Flamingo Bay Water Lodge, which burnt down the month before. Holiday makers who bought timeshare were not allowed to use their allocated vacation time and then started legal proceedings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Investors in Mozambique lose millions in ‘unlawful’ auction|url=https://lowvelder.co.za/300594/investors-in-mozambique-lose-millions-in-unlawful-auction-2/|website=Lowvelder News|accessdate=23 February 2018}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Praia da Barra
Miramar Barra | |
|---|---|
  Praia da Barra | |
| Coordinates: 23°47′41″S 35°32′17″E / 23.79472°S 35.53806°E | |
| Country |  Mozambique |
| Provinces | Inhambane Province |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
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Barra Beach (pt: Praia da Barra) or simply Barra is a tourist beach in southeastern Mozambique. This holiday settlement lies on the Indian Ocean coast, on the Ponta da Barra peninsula in Inhambane Province, 25 km drive from Inhambane city.[2] A major Mozambican tourist destination, Barra is home to beach resorts, private vacation homes, restaurants and diving charters. Snorkeling is popular below the Barra Lighthouse at low tide where there is a natural tidal pool, and the wreck of the SS Inharrime, an Italian built cargo ship that ran aground in 1949, lies exposed nearby.[3] The Barra and Tofo area is one of the global hotspots for divers to see whale sharks, sea turtles and manta rays.
Tropical Cyclone Dineo
On 15 February 2017 Tropical Cyclone Dineo reached the Mozambican Coast. Ponta da Barra was near the epicentre and many resorts, homes and trees were destroyed or damaged. The local fishing community was severely affected.[4]
Barra Resorts Controversy
In November of 2015 Barra Cabanas is alleged to have been illegally auctioned off by Dave Law. He is the former owner of Barra Lodge, Barra Cabanas and Flamingo Bay Water Lodge, which burnt down the month before. Holiday makers who bought timeshare were not allowed to use their allocated vacation time and then started legal proceedings.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Praia do Tofo, Mozambique Page. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. 1996-2004.
- ^ "Google Maps". Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ "Wrecksite SS Inharrime". Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ "ex-Cyclone Dineo: The aftermath in Mozambique". Lowvelder News. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ "Investors in Mozambique lose millions in 'unlawful' auction". Lowvelder News. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
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