VILLA ESPANHOLA
Self Catering With Communal Kitchen Accommodation
in Bilene, Gaza
Mozambique, Africa
About the lodge
Villa Espanhola offers stylish, but affordable accommodation in 8 Tuscan
style studio units. Our open plan thatch dining area creates a homely
atmosphere which overlooks Bilenes lagoon with warm crystal clear
water, a mini-Mediterranean in Africa. Breakfast is offered daily and a set
dinner menu is available on request. Exclusive use of the lodge allows for
self-catering accommodation. A white sandy semi private beach is a mere 50m
from the lodge offering safe swimming along the shallow calm shores and perfect
conditions for any water sport and boating activities. Villa Espanhola is your
choice holiday destination when it comes to location, perfectly situated away
from the noisy town, but a stone’s throw away from the lagoon. We warmly
invite you to come and enjoy our majestic sunsets, beautiful stars and tranquil
beaches.
About the area
Villa Espanhola is situated on the outskirts of the village of Bilene, Gaza
province, Mozambique. Bilene is nestled next to the wonderful 27 km long San
Martin lagoon (Lagoa Uembje) and is easy accessible to visitors on good tarred
roads. Petrol and diesel are both available at Praia do Bilene. There are also
various simple shops and a small colourful market where very basic products can
be purchased.
About things to do
The 27km long and 5 km wide lagoon is an ideal family spot with long bright
white stretches of sand for beach games and shallow, calm water for safe
swimming. The lagoon does plunge up to depths of 50 meters, but is so shallow
near the shores that it’s perfect for children. Bilene is particularly
popular for water sports enthusiasts, from jet-skis, water-skiing and
parasailing, to the more serene non-motorized sports such as
paddle-ski;s, and windsurfing. The mouth of the lagoon, usually blocked
by a massive sand bank, is best reached by boat but a long difficult 4X4 track
does allow access to the beach facing the open sea. In April which is the end
of the rainy season, the mouth has normally been scoured out by the large
quantity of water filling the lagoon and overflowing the sandbar, the lagoon is
then reopened to the sea. Other popular activities in Bilene include decent
fishing, sailing, diving both in the lagoon and the open ocean, kayaking,
hiking, canoeing, wake boarding, snorkeling as well as whale watching and boat
rides on the lagoon. There are some lovely off road routes around the lake
system as well, with great quad bike trails. A 35 km ride through villages and
inland lakes go as far as the Limpopo River Mouth. Birders also enjoy the
birdlife, with large populations of flamingos and various other water birds
visiting the area in the summer months searching the shallow fringes of the
water for food, adding a true tropical paradise feel to the region. We will
gladly provide information and maps to assist in planning and organizing your
activities.
Facilities
A lovely holiday awaits you at Villa Espanhola, under the accommodating and
friendly supervision of Murray and Michele Edgar. The Villa is situated in
spacious gardens with easy access to the calm and clear-water lagoon, only 2km
from Bilene main village.
The Villa offers 8 bedrooms and an open air dining room with television, and
kitchen.
The bedroom-units are built in a X-shape, with 4 bedrooms per building,
which are serviced daily by our friendly staff. The two buildings are next to
the dining area (all within walking distance).
Secure parking is available, suitable for buses and large coaches.
The facilities are for the sole use of lodge guests and their visitors
only.
Semi-private beach
Restaurant
Standard meal times:
- Breakfast 07:00 to 09:30
- Dinner 19:00 to 21:00
These can be changed by prior request.
Kindly contact us in advance
The lodge facilities include the following:
- 12 hour security (from 18:00 to 06:00)
- Communal Satellite Central TV
- Open secure parking on premises
- Laundry service
- Ironing service
- Units are serviced daily
- Spacious garden
- Braai/Barbeque available
- No pets permitted
- No credit card facilities
- Semi private beach 50 m from lodge, accessible through garden
- Fully equipped kitchen (Fridge/Freezers, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster,
Oven, Stove)
- Lodge is supplied with Municipal Electricity and private borehole
water
