Angola is a relatively new country to the tourism market after over 30 years of warfare put a halt on any tourism development. There are a couple of well-known landmarks, such as the magnificent Leba Pass outside Labungo, but I have put together an offering of impressions that speak to me of the distinctiveness of this country, knowing that I must return.
Ocean Blues
Santa Maria, Benguela Provence ©24Atlantic
Sandstone and an angry sea.
Chapèu Armando, Namibe Provence ©24Atlantic
Cobblestone sidewalks, crumbling walls... remnants of Portugese Colonialism.
Lobito, Benguela Provence ©24Atlantic
Colourful washing on the line in a small settlement dominated by an old fortress.
Carajumba, Namibe Provence ©24Atlantic
Old doorway in Tombua.
Namibe Provence ©24Atlantic
5-Star rating... priceless camping.
Meva, Benguela Provence ©24Atlantic
BaobabTrees
Lubango, Huila Provence ©24Atlantic
Serving traditional Angolan and Portugese fare, d.bina excels in fresh seafood and always well patronized by the locals.
Lobito, Benguela Provence ©24Atlantic
Red wine from Portugal, Atlantic prawns served with Pau and lashings of olive oil, garlic, and lemon.
d.bina Lobito, Benguela Provence ©24Atlantic
Disused pau oven
Meva, Benguela Provence ©24Atlantic
Remnants of the 60's Retro-Modern décor, a magnificent wooden staircase in a private home.
Lobito, Benguela Provence ©24Atlantic
Strong lines from the Portuguese era, totally abandoned and overgrown.
Chibia, Huila Provence ©24Atlantic
Early morning tones of the Mucuval Mountain Range.
Cunene Provence ©24Atlantic
The fishing village of Santa Maria, Benguela Provence
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Building up to 2017 elections... towns have flags fluttering on every pole and wire available.
Lubango, Huila Provence ©24Atlantic
Early morning solitude at the entrance to the bay of Lobito.
Benguela Provence ©24Atlantic