Its civil war long over but its legacy still apparent, this Portuguese-speaking country in southwest Africa has a fledgling tourism industry heavy on ecootourism and beaches; capital Luanda, meanwhile, is part hotspot and part dumpy.
cover photo: Artur Tomás
David Stanley This southern African country´s mostly arid coastline runs 994 miles (1,600 kilometers) along the Atlantic Ocean, so that leaves plenty of room for a bevy of beautiful – even stunning – strands. They range widely in amenities, from full service to wild and practically deserted. Here are the top 11 worth noting, running from nearest to farthest from capital Luanda:read post
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